Convert pica to ell
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Ell
1 pica = 0.00370370367454068 ell
Example: convert 15 pica to ell:
15 pica = 15 × 0.00370370367454068 ell = 0.0555555551181102 ell
Pica to Ell 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.
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.