Convert kilometer to pica
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to kilometer.
How to Convert Kilometer to Pica
1 km = 236220.474300949 pica
Example: convert 15 km to pica:
15 km = 15 × 236220.474300949 pica = 3543307.11451423 pica
Kilometer to Pica Conversion Table
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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.
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.