Convert pica to centiinch
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to centiinch [cin], or Convert centiinch to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Centiinch
1 pica = 16.6666665354331 cin
Example: convert 15 pica to cin:
15 pica = 15 × 16.6666665354331 cin = 249.999998031496 cin
Pica to Centiinch 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.
Centiinch
A centiinch is a unit of length equal to one-hundredth of an inch.
History/Origin
The centiinch is not a standard unit of measurement but is a logical subdivision of the inch.
Current Use
The centiinch is rarely used.