Convert cubit (UK) to pica
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Pica
1 cubit (UK) = 108.000000850394 pica
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to pica:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 108.000000850394 pica = 1620.00001275591 pica
Cubit (Uk) to Pica Conversion Table
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Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Pica
A pica is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch.
History/Origin
The pica originated around the mid-18th century. It is a fundamental unit in the point system of typography.
Current Use
The pica is still used in graphic design and printing to measure the width of lines of type and the dimensions of pages.