Convert pica to pole
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Pole
1 pica = 0.000841750835122882 pole
Example: convert 15 pica to pole:
15 pica = 15 × 0.000841750835122882 pole = 0.0126262625268432 pole
Pica to Pole 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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.