Convert fingerbreadth to pica
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Pica
1 fingerbreadth = 4.50000003543307 pica
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to pica:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 4.50000003543307 pica = 67.5000005314961 pica
Fingerbreadth to Pica Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth 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.