How to use this Pica to Fingers (cloth) Converter π€
Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Pica to the units of Fingers (cloth).
Enter the input Pica value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Pica into Fingers (cloth) in realtime β 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.
You may copy the resulting Fingers (cloth) value using the Copy button.
To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
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:
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:
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 pica
0 finger
1 pica
0.03703703704finger
2 pica
0.07407407407finger
3 pica
0.1111finger
4 pica
0.1481finger
5 pica
0.1852finger
6 pica
0.2222finger
7 pica
0.2593finger
8 pica
0.2963finger
9 pica
0.3333finger
10 pica
0.3704finger
20 pica
0.7407finger
50 pica
1.8519finger
100 pica
3.7037finger
1000 pica
37.037finger
10000 pica
370.3704finger
100000 pica
3703.7037finger
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)
1. What is the formula for converting Pica to Fingers (cloth) in Length?
The formula to convert Pica to Fingers (cloth) in Length is:
Pica / 26.99999999989713
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Length conversion tool, which converts Pica to Fingers (cloth), is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Length from Pica to Fingers (cloth)?
To convert Length from Pica to Fingers (cloth), you can use the following formula:
Pica / 26.99999999989713
For example, if you have a value in Pica, you substitute that value in place of Pica in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Fingers (cloth).