Convert megameter to pica
Please provide values below to convert megameter [Mm] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to megameter.
How to Convert Megameter to Pica
1 Mm = 236220474.300949 pica
Example: convert 15 Mm to pica:
15 Mm = 15 × 236220474.300949 pica = 3543307114.51423 pica
Megameter to Pica Conversion Table
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Megameter
A megameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^6 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "mega-" for 10^6 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1873.
Current Use
The megameter is sometimes used to specify the diameters of planets and the distances of satellites.
Pica
A pica is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch.
History/Origin
The pica originated around the mid-18th century. It is a fundamental unit in the point system of typography.
Current Use
The pica is still used in graphic design and printing to measure the width of lines of type and the dimensions of pages.