pica (computer) to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert pica (computer) to centimeter [cm], or change ↔.
pica (computer)
Definition: The pica (computer) is a typographic unit of measurement, equal to 1/6 of an inch or approximately 4.233 mm, commonly used in digital typography.
Historyandorigin: The pica was historically used in printing as a unit for measuring type sizes. The computer version standardizes this unit for digital fonts.
CurrentUse: Picas are still used in computing for typesetting and digital design, particularly in print layout software and graphic design.
funfact: In digital typography, picas help designers calculate line lengths and margins with precision.
centimeter [cm]
Definition: The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter (1 cm = 0.01 m).
Historyandorigin: The centimeter has been used in the metric system since its inception in the 18th century and remains a common unit of measurement for smaller objects and distances.
CurrentUse: Centimeters are widely used in daily life for measuring shorter distances, such as in clothing sizes, height, and small objects.
funfact: Centimeters are often used in countries that use the metric system for measuring human height, where people may measure height in centimeters rather than inches.
pica (computer) to centimeter [cm] Conversion Table
| 1 pica (computer) | 0.4233333333 centimeter [cm] |
| 2 pica (computer) | 0.8466666667 centimeter [cm] |
| 3 pica (computer) | 1.27 centimeter [cm] |
| 5 pica (computer) | 2.1166666667 centimeter [cm] |
| 10 pica (computer) | 4.2333333333 centimeter [cm] |
| 50 pica (computer) | 21.166666667 centimeter [cm] |
| 100 pica (computer) | 42.333333333 centimeter [cm] |
| 1000 pica (computer) | 423.33333333 centimeter [cm] |
| 10000 pica (computer) | 4233.3333333 centimeter [cm] |
| 100000 pica (computer) | 42333.333333 centimeter [cm] |
| 1000000 pica (computer) | 423333.33333 centimeter [cm] |
How to Convert pica (computer) to centimeter
1 pica (computer) = 0.4233333333 centimeter [cm]
1 centimeter [cm] = 2.3622047244 pica (computer)
we use cross multiplication method
pica (computer) → centimeter [cm]
1 → 0.4233333333
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.4233333333=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.635