Convert pica to mile
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to mile [mi, mi(Int)], or Convert mile to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Mile
1 pica = 2.63047135975901e-06 mi, mi(Int)
Example: convert 15 pica to mi, mi(Int):
15 pica = 15 × 2.63047135975901e-06 mi, mi(Int) = 3.94570703963851e-05 mi, mi(Int)
Pica to Mile 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.
Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.