Convert pica to Roman actus
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to Roman actus [actus], or Convert Roman actus to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Roman Actus
1 pica = 0.000119320350339584 actus
Example: convert 15 pica to actus:
15 pica = 15 × 0.000119320350339584 actus = 0.00178980525509376 actus
Pica to Roman Actus Conversion Table
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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.
Roman Actus
The Roman actus was a unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 meters.
History/Origin
The actus was a standard unit of land measurement in the Roman Empire.
Current Use
The Roman actus is an obsolete unit of measurement.