Convert pica to mil
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Mil
1 pica = 166.666665354331 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 pica to mil, thou:
15 pica = 15 × 166.666665354331 mil, thou = 2499.99998031496 mil, thou
Pica to Mil 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.
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.