Convert pica to kilometer

Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to pica.




How to Convert Pica to Kilometer

1 pica = 4.2333333e-06 km

Example: convert 15 pica to km:
15 pica = 15 Γ— 4.2333333e-06 km = 6.34999995e-05 km


Pica to Kilometer 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.


Kilometer

A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.

History/Origin

The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.

Current Use

The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.



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