Convert mil to pica
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Pica
1 mil, thou = 0.0060000000472441 pica
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to pica:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 0.0060000000472441 pica = 0.0900000007086614 pica
Mil to Pica Conversion Table
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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.
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.