Convert pica to link
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to link [li], or Convert link to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Link
1 pica = 0.0210437708780721 li
Example: convert 15 pica to li:
15 pica = 15 × 0.0210437708780721 li = 0.315656563171081 li
Pica to Link 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.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.