Convert nail (cloth) to pica
Please provide values below to convert nail (cloth) [nail] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to nail (cloth).
How to Convert Nail (Cloth) to Pica
1 nail = 13.5000001062992 pica
Example: convert 15 nail to pica:
15 nail = 15 × 13.5000001062992 pica = 202.500001594488 pica
Nail (Cloth) to Pica Conversion Table
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Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.
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.