Pica to Fingers (cloth) Converter

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Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Pica to the units of Fingers (cloth).

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

The formula to convert given length from Pica to Fingers (cloth) is:

Length(Fingers (cloth)) = Length(Pica) / 26.99999999989713

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 fingers (cloth), i.e., Length(Fingers (cloth)).

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 Fingers (cloth).

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 12

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to fingers (cloth) is:

Length(Fingers (cloth)) = Length(Pica) / 26.99999999989713

Substitution:

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

Length(Fingers (cloth)) = 12 / 26.99999999989713

Length(Fingers (cloth)) = 0.4444

Final Answer:

Therefore, 12 pica is equal to 0.4444 finger.

The length is 0.4444 finger, in fingers (cloth).

2

Consider that a typesetter measures a line of text to be 6 picas long.
Convert this length from picas to Fingers (cloth).

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 6

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to fingers (cloth) is:

Length(Fingers (cloth)) = Length(Pica) / 26.99999999989713

Substitution:

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

Length(Fingers (cloth)) = 6 / 26.99999999989713

Length(Fingers (cloth)) = 0.2222

Final Answer:

Therefore, 6 pica is equal to 0.2222 finger.

The length is 0.2222 finger, in fingers (cloth).

Pica to Fingers (cloth) Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Pica to Fingers (cloth).

Pica (pica)Fingers (cloth) (finger)
0 pica0 finger
1 pica0.03703703704 finger
2 pica0.07407407407 finger
3 pica0.1111 finger
4 pica0.1481 finger
5 pica0.1852 finger
6 pica0.2222 finger
7 pica0.2593 finger
8 pica0.2963 finger
9 pica0.3333 finger
10 pica0.3704 finger
20 pica0.7407 finger
50 pica1.8519 finger
100 pica3.7037 finger
1000 pica37.037 finger
10000 pica370.3704 finger
100000 pica3703.7037 finger

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.

Fingers (cloth)

A finger (cloth) is a historical unit of length used in textiles and cloth measurement. One finger (cloth) is approximately equivalent to 1 inch or 0.0254 meters.

The finger (cloth) is based on the width of a person's finger and was used for finer measurements in fabric and textiles.

Finger (cloth) measurements were utilized in the textile industry for detailing and cutting fabric. Although it is not commonly used today, the unit provides insight into traditional textile measurement practices and historical standards.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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