Pica to Span (cloth) Converter

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Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Pica to the units of Span (cloth).

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

The formula to convert given length from Pica to Span (cloth) is:

Length(Span (cloth)) = Length(Pica) / 53.99999999917704

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 span (cloth), i.e., Length(Span (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 Span (cloth).

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 12

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to span (cloth) is:

Length(Span (cloth)) = Length(Pica) / 53.99999999917704

Substitution:

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

Length(Span (cloth)) = 12 / 53.99999999917704

Length(Span (cloth)) = 0.2222

Final Answer:

Therefore, 12 pica is equal to 0.2222 span.

The length is 0.2222 span, in span (cloth).

2

Consider that a typesetter measures a line of text to be 6 picas long.
Convert this length from picas to Span (cloth).

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 6

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to span (cloth) is:

Length(Span (cloth)) = Length(Pica) / 53.99999999917704

Substitution:

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

Length(Span (cloth)) = 6 / 53.99999999917704

Length(Span (cloth)) = 0.1111

Final Answer:

Therefore, 6 pica is equal to 0.1111 span.

The length is 0.1111 span, in span (cloth).

Pica to Span (cloth) Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Pica to Span (cloth).

Pica (pica)Span (cloth) (span)
0 pica0 span
1 pica0.01851851852 span
2 pica0.03703703704 span
3 pica0.05555555556 span
4 pica0.07407407408 span
5 pica0.09259259259 span
6 pica0.1111 span
7 pica0.1296 span
8 pica0.1481 span
9 pica0.1667 span
10 pica0.1852 span
20 pica0.3704 span
50 pica0.9259 span
100 pica1.8519 span
1000 pica18.5185 span
10000 pica185.1852 span
100000 pica1851.8519 span

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.

Span (cloth)

A span (cloth) is a unit of length used historically in textiles and cloth measurement. One span (cloth) is approximately equivalent to 24 inches or 0.6096 meters.

The span (cloth) is based on the width of a person's outstretched hand from thumb to little finger, providing a practical measure for fabric lengths and textile work.

Spans (cloth) were used in the textile industry for measuring and cutting fabric. While less common today, the unit remains of historical interest and reflects traditional practices in cloth measurement and tailoring.

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