Pica to Reed Converter

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Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Pica to the units of Reed.

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

The formula to convert given length from Pica to Reed is:

Length(Reed) = Length(Pica) / 648.000000019751

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 reed, i.e., Length(Reed).

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 Reed.

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 12

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to reed is:

Length(Reed) = Length(Pica) / 648.000000019751

Substitution:

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

Length(Reed) = 12 / 648.000000019751

Length(Reed) = 0.0185185185179541

Final Answer:

Therefore, 12 pica is equal to 0.0185185185179541 reed.

The length is 0.0185185185179541 reed, in reed.

2

Consider that a typesetter measures a line of text to be 6 picas long.
Convert this length from picas to Reed.

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 6

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to reed is:

Length(Reed) = Length(Pica) / 648.000000019751

Substitution:

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

Length(Reed) = 6 / 648.000000019751

Length(Reed) = 0.009259259258977

Final Answer:

Therefore, 6 pica is equal to 0.009259259258977 reed.

The length is 0.009259259258977 reed, in reed.

Pica to Reed Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Pica to Reed.

Pica (pica)Reed (reed)
0 pica0 reed
1 pica0.00154320988 reed
2 pica0.00308641975 reed
3 pica0.00462962963 reed
4 pica0.00617283951 reed
5 pica0.00771604938 reed
6 pica0.00925925926 reed
7 pica0.01080246914 reed
8 pica0.01234567901 reed
9 pica0.01388888889 reed
10 pica0.01543209876 reed
20 pica0.03086419753 reed
50 pica0.07716049382 reed
100 pica0.1543 reed
1000 pica1.5432 reed
10000 pica15.4321 reed
100000 pica154.321 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.

Reed

A reed is a historical unit of length used in various cultures for land measurement and construction. One reed is approximately equivalent to 2.5 to 3 meters or about 8.2 to 9.8 feet.

The exact length of a reed could vary depending on the region and historical period, as it was based on practical measurements of the length of a reed or a similar natural material used for measuring distances.

Reeds were used in historical land surveying, agriculture, and construction. Although not commonly used today, the unit provides historical context for traditional measurement practices and the use of natural materials in measurement systems.

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