Pica to aln Converter

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Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Pica to the units of aln.

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  1. Enter the input Pica value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Pica into aln in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the aln label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, aln value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting aln value using the Copy button.
  4. To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
  5. You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.

What is the Formula to convert Pica to aln?

The formula to convert given length from Pica to aln is:

Length(aln) = Length(Pica) / 140.2624671932842

Substitute the given value of length in pica, i.e., Length(Pica) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the length in aln, i.e., Length(aln).

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a print layout uses 12 picas for the width of a column.
Convert this width from picas to aln.

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 12

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to aln is:

Length(aln) = Length(Pica) / 140.2624671932842

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Pica) = 12 in the above formula.

Length(aln) = 12 / 140.2624671932842

Length(aln) = 0.0855538922145422

Final Answer:

Therefore, 12 pica is equal to 0.0855538922145422 aln.

The length is 0.0855538922145422 aln, in aln.

2

Consider that a typesetter measures a line of text to be 6 picas long.
Convert this length from picas to aln.

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 6

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to aln is:

Length(aln) = Length(Pica) / 140.2624671932842

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Pica) = 6 in the above formula.

Length(aln) = 6 / 140.2624671932842

Length(aln) = 0.0427769461072711

Final Answer:

Therefore, 6 pica is equal to 0.0427769461072711 aln.

The length is 0.0427769461072711 aln, in aln.

Pica to aln Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Pica to aln.

Pica (pica)aln (aln)
0 pica0 aln
1 pica0.00712949102 aln
2 pica0.01425898204 aln
3 pica0.02138847305 aln
4 pica0.02851796407 aln
5 pica0.03564745509 aln
6 pica0.04277694611 aln
7 pica0.04990643713 aln
8 pica0.05703592814 aln
9 pica0.06416541916 aln
10 pica0.07129491018 aln
20 pica0.1426 aln
50 pica0.3565 aln
100 pica0.7129 aln
1000 pica7.1295 aln
10000 pica71.2949 aln
100000 pica712.9491 aln

Pica

A pica is a unit of length used primarily in typography and printing. One pica is equivalent to 1/6 of an inch or approximately 4.233 millimeters.

The pica is defined as 12 points, with one point being 1/72 of an inch. It is used to measure the size of type, line length, and spacing in printed materials.

Picas are commonly used in the printing and graphic design industries to ensure consistency in text layout and design. The unit provides a standard measurement for various typographic and layout tasks.

aln

An aln is a historical unit of length used in various cultures for measuring textiles and other materials. One aln is approximately equivalent to 24 inches or 0.6096 meters.

The aln was based on the length of a person's arm or the width of a specific type of cloth, and its exact length could vary depending on historical standards and regional practices.

Alns were used for measuring fabric lengths and in trade, particularly in the textile industry. Although less common today, the unit provides historical context for traditional measurement practices and standards in textiles and trade.

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