Pica to Centimeters Converter

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

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

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

Length(Centimeters) = Length(Pica) / 2.3622047244

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 centimeters, i.e., Length(Centimeters).

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 Centimeters.

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 12

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to centimeters is:

Length(Centimeters) = Length(Pica) / 2.3622047244

Substitution:

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

Length(Centimeters) = 12 / 2.3622047244

Length(Centimeters) = 5.08

Final Answer:

Therefore, 12 pica is equal to 5.08 cm.

The length is 5.08 cm, in centimeters.

2

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

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 6

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to centimeters is:

Length(Centimeters) = Length(Pica) / 2.3622047244

Substitution:

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

Length(Centimeters) = 6 / 2.3622047244

Length(Centimeters) = 2.54

Final Answer:

Therefore, 6 pica is equal to 2.54 cm.

The length is 2.54 cm, in centimeters.

Pica to Centimeters Conversion Table

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

Pica (pica)Centimeters (cm)
0 pica0 cm
1 pica0.4233 cm
2 pica0.8467 cm
3 pica1.27 cm
4 pica1.6933 cm
5 pica2.1167 cm
6 pica2.54 cm
7 pica2.9633 cm
8 pica3.3867 cm
9 pica3.81 cm
10 pica4.2333 cm
20 pica8.4667 cm
50 pica21.1667 cm
100 pica42.3333 cm
1000 pica423.3333 cm
10000 pica4233.3333 cm
100000 pica42333.3333 cm

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.

Centimeters

A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). One centimeter is equivalent to 0.01 meters or approximately 0.3937 inches.

The centimeter is defined as one-hundredth of a meter, making it a convenient measurement for smaller lengths.

Centimeters are used worldwide to measure length and distance in various fields, including science, engineering, and everyday life. They are commonly used in everyday measurements, such as height, width, and depth of objects, as well as in educational settings.

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