Convert Online Unit Length Pica to Handbreadth
Convert Pica to Handbreadth
Pica
pica Handbreadth
handbreadth
How to use this Pica to Handbreadth Converter 🤔 Follow these steps to convert given Pica value from Pica units to Handbreadth units.
Enter the input Pica value in the text field. The given Pica is converted to Handbreadth in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Handbreadth label. You may copy the resulting Handbreadth value using the Copy button. Calculation Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Pica to Handbreadth Conversion TableThe following table gives some of the most used conversions from Pica to Handbreadth.
Pica (pica ) Handbreadth (handbreadth ) 0 pica 0 handbreadth 1 pica 0.05555555556 handbreadth 2 pica 0.1111 handbreadth 3 pica 0.1667 handbreadth 4 pica 0.2222 handbreadth 5 pica 0.2778 handbreadth 6 pica 0.3333 handbreadth 7 pica 0.3889 handbreadth 8 pica 0.4444 handbreadth 9 pica 0.5 handbreadth 10 pica 0.5556 handbreadth 20 pica 1.1111 handbreadth 50 pica 2.7778 handbreadth 100 pica 5.5556 handbreadth 1000 pica 55.5556 handbreadth 10000 pica 555.5556 handbreadth 100000 pica 5555.5556 handbreadth
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.
Handbreadth A handbreadth is a historical unit of length used to measure small distances, typically based on the width of a hand. One handbreadth is approximately equivalent to 4 inches or about 0.1016 meters.
The handbreadth is defined as the width of a person's hand, measured from the edge of the thumb to the edge of the little finger when the hand is spread out. This unit was used for practical measurements in various contexts, including textiles and construction.
Handbreadths were used in historical measurement systems for assessing lengths and dimensions where precise tools were not available. Although less common today, the unit provides historical context for traditional measurement practices and everyday use in different cultures.
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"conversion": "picas-handbreadths",
"x_slug": "picas",
"y_slug": "handbreadths",
"x": "pica",
"y": "handbreadth",
"x_desc": "Pica",
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"category": "Length",
"symbol": "m",
"formula": "x / 18",
"precision": 16,
"examples": "<div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">1</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a print layout uses 12 picas for the width of a column.<br>Convert this width from picas to Handbreadth.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in pica is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Pica)</sub></span> = 12</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from pica to handbreadth is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Handbreadth)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Pica)</sub></span> / 18</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Pica)</sub> = 12</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Handbreadth)</sub></span> = <span>12</span> / 18</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Handbreadth)</sub></span> = 0.6667</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>12 pica</strong> is equal to <strong>0.6667 handbreadth</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>0.6667 handbreadth</strong>, in handbreadth.</p>\n </div>\n <div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">2</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a typesetter measures a line of text to be 6 picas long.<br>Convert this length from picas to Handbreadth.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in pica is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Pica)</sub></span> = 6</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from pica to handbreadth is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Handbreadth)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Pica)</sub></span> / 18</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Pica)</sub> = 6</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Handbreadth)</sub></span> = <span>6</span> / 18</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Handbreadth)</sub></span> = 0.3333</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>6 pica</strong> is equal to <strong>0.3333 handbreadth</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>0.3333 handbreadth</strong>, in handbreadth.</p>\n </div>\n ",
"table1n": "<h2><span class=\"x\">Pica</span> to <span class=\"y\">Handbreadth</span> Conversion Table</h2><p>The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Pica to Handbreadth.</p><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Pica (<span class=\"unit\">pica</span>)</th><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Handbreadth (<span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span>)</th><tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0 <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr><tr><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.05555555556</span> <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr><tr><td>2 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.1111</span> <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr><tr><td>3 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.1667</span> <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr><tr><td>4 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.2222</span> <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr><tr><td>5 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.2778</span> <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr><tr><td>6 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.3333</span> <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr><tr><td>7 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.3889</span> <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr><tr><td>8 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.4444</span> <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr><tr><td>9 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.5</span> <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr><tr><td>10 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>0<span>.5556</span> <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr><tr><td>20 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>1<span>.1111</span> <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr><tr><td>50 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>2<span>.7778</span> <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr><tr><td>100 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>5<span>.5556</span> <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr><tr><td>1000 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>55<span>.5556</span> <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr><tr><td>10000 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>555<span>.5556</span> <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr><tr><td>100000 <span class=\"unit\">pica</span></td><td>5555<span>.5556</span> <span class=\"unit\">handbreadth</span></td></tr></table>",
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"x_long_desc": "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. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.",
"y_long_desc": "A handbreadth is a historical unit of length used to measure small distances, typically based on the width of a hand. One handbreadth is approximately equivalent to 4 inches or about 0.1016 meters. </p><p>The handbreadth is defined as the width of a person's hand, measured from the edge of the thumb to the edge of the little finger when the hand is spread out. This unit was used for practical measurements in various contexts, including textiles and construction.</p><p>Handbreadths were used in historical measurement systems for assessing lengths and dimensions where precise tools were not available. Although less common today, the unit provides historical context for traditional measurement practices and everyday use in different cultures."
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