Pica to Hands Converter
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Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Pica to the units of Hands.
- Enter the input Pica value in the text field.
- The calculator converts the given Pica into Hands in realtime β using the conversion formula, and displays under the Hands label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Hands value is re-calculated, just like that.
- You may copy the resulting Hands 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.
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 Hands.
Answer:
Given:
The length in pica is:
Length(Pica) = 12
Formula:
The formula to convert length from pica to hands is:
Length(Hands) = Length(Pica) / 24.000000000000004
Substitution:
Substitute given weight Length(Pica) = 12 in the above formula.
Length(Hands) = 12 / 24.000000000000004
Length(Hands) = 0.5
Final Answer:
Therefore, 12 pica is equal to 0.5 hand.
The length is 0.5 hand, in hands.
2
Consider that a typesetter measures a line of text to be 6 picas long.
Convert this length from picas to Hands.
Answer:
Given:
The length in pica is:
Length(Pica) = 6
Formula:
The formula to convert length from pica to hands is:
Length(Hands) = Length(Pica) / 24.000000000000004
Substitution:
Substitute given weight Length(Pica) = 6 in the above formula.
Length(Hands) = 6 / 24.000000000000004
Length(Hands) = 0.25
Final Answer:
Therefore, 6 pica is equal to 0.25 hand.
The length is 0.25 hand, in hands.
Pica to Hands Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Pica to Hands.
| Pica (pica) | Hands (hand) |
|---|
|
| 0 pica | 0 hand |
| 1 pica | 0.04166666667 hand |
| 2 pica | 0.08333333333 hand |
| 3 pica | 0.125 hand |
| 4 pica | 0.1667 hand |
| 5 pica | 0.2083 hand |
| 6 pica | 0.25 hand |
| 7 pica | 0.2917 hand |
| 8 pica | 0.3333 hand |
| 9 pica | 0.375 hand |
| 10 pica | 0.4167 hand |
| 20 pica | 0.8333 hand |
| 50 pica | 2.0833 hand |
| 100 pica | 4.1667 hand |
| 1000 pica | 41.6667 hand |
| 10000 pica | 416.6667 hand |
| 100000 pica | 4166.6667 hand |
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.
Hands
A hand is a unit of length used primarily to measure the height of horses. One hand is equivalent to 4 inches or approximately 0.1016 meters.
The hand is defined as 4 inches, providing a standardized measurement for assessing horse height, ensuring consistency across various contexts and practices.
Hands are used in the equestrian industry to measure the height of horses, from the ground to the highest point of the withers. The unit offers a convenient and traditional method for expressing horse height and remains in use in equestrian competitions and breed standards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the formula for converting Pica to Hands in Length?
The formula to convert Pica to Hands in Length is:
Pica / 24.000000000000004
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Length conversion tool, which converts Pica to Hands, is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Length from Pica to Hands?
To convert Length from Pica to Hands, you can use the following formula:
Pica / 24.000000000000004
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 Hands.
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