Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Pica to the units of Long Reed.
Enter the input Pica value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Pica into Long Reed in realtime β using the conversion formula, and displays under the Long Reed label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Long Reed value is re-calculated, just like that.
You may copy the resulting Long Reed 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 Long Reed?
The formula to convert given length from Pica to Long Reed 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 long reed, i.e., Length(Long Reed).
Calculation
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Examples
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Consider that a print layout uses 12 picas for the width of a column. Convert this width from picas to Long Reed.
Answer:
Given:
The length in pica is:
Length(Pica) = 12
Formula:
The formula to convert length from pica to long reed is:
Substitute given weight Length(Pica) = 6 in the above formula.
Length(Long Reed) = 6 / 755.9999999539143
Length(Long Reed) = 0.0079365079369917
Final Answer:
Therefore, 6 pica is equal to 0.0079365079369917 long reed.
The length is 0.0079365079369917 long reed, in long reed.
Pica to Long Reed Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Pica to Long Reed.
Pica (pica)
Long Reed (long reed)
0 pica
0 long reed
1 pica
0.00132275132long reed
2 pica
0.00264550265long reed
3 pica
0.00396825397long reed
4 pica
0.00529100529long reed
5 pica
0.00661375661long reed
6 pica
0.00793650794long reed
7 pica
0.00925925926long reed
8 pica
0.01058201058long reed
9 pica
0.01190476191long reed
10 pica
0.01322751323long reed
20 pica
0.02645502646long reed
50 pica
0.06613756614long reed
100 pica
0.1323long reed
1000 pica
1.3228long reed
10000 pica
13.2275long reed
100000 pica
132.2751long reed
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.
Long Reed
A long reed is a historical unit of length used in various cultures, particularly in historical land measurement. One long reed is approximately equivalent to 1.5 to 2 meters or about 4.9 to 6.6 feet.
The exact length of a long reed could vary depending on the region and historical context, as it was based on practical measurements of the length of a reed used for various purposes.
Long reeds were used in historical land measurement, agriculture, and construction. Although not commonly used today, the unit provides insight into traditional measurement practices and the use of natural materials in historical measurement systems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the formula for converting Pica to Long Reed in Length?
The formula to convert Pica to Long Reed in Length is:
Pica / 755.9999999539143
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Length conversion tool, which converts Pica to Long Reed, is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Length from Pica to Long Reed?
To convert Length from Pica to Long Reed, you can use the following formula:
Pica / 755.9999999539143
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 Long Reed.
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