Pica to Centiinch Converter

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

Pica to Centiinch Converter | pica to cin
  1. Enter the input Pica value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Pica into Centiinch in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Centiinch label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Centiinch value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Centiinch 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 Centiinch?

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

Length(Centiinch) = Length(Pica) / 0.060000000000000005

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 centiinch, i.e., Length(Centiinch).

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 Centiinch.

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 12

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to centiinch is:

Length(Centiinch) = Length(Pica) / 0.060000000000000005

Substitution:

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

Length(Centiinch) = 12 / 0.060000000000000005

Length(Centiinch) = 200

Final Answer:

Therefore, 12 pica is equal to 200 cin.

The length is 200 cin, in centiinch.

2

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

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 6

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to centiinch is:

Length(Centiinch) = Length(Pica) / 0.060000000000000005

Substitution:

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

Length(Centiinch) = 6 / 0.060000000000000005

Length(Centiinch) = 100

Final Answer:

Therefore, 6 pica is equal to 100 cin.

The length is 100 cin, in centiinch.

Pica to Centiinch Conversion Table

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

Pica (pica)Centiinch (cin)
0 pica0 cin
1 pica16.6667 cin
2 pica33.3333 cin
3 pica50 cin
4 pica66.6667 cin
5 pica83.3333 cin
6 pica100 cin
7 pica116.6667 cin
8 pica133.3333 cin
9 pica150 cin
10 pica166.6667 cin
20 pica333.3333 cin
50 pica833.3333 cin
100 pica1666.6667 cin
1000 pica16666.6667 cin
10000 pica166666.6667 cin
100000 pica1666666.6667 cin

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.

Centiinch

A centiinch is a unit of length used in some historical and technical contexts. One centiinch is equivalent to 1/100 of an inch or approximately 0.254 millimeters.

The centiinch is used to provide finer granularity in measurements than the inch, making it useful for precise technical applications and historical measurements.

Centiinches are less commonly used today but offer a historical perspective on measurement practices and provide a detailed scale for specific technical and scientific applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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