Convert pica to barleycorn
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to barleycorn [barleycorn], or Convert barleycorn to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Barleycorn
1 pica = 0.499999994094488 barleycorn
Example: convert 15 pica to barleycorn:
15 pica = 15 × 0.499999994094488 barleycorn = 7.49999991141732 barleycorn
Pica to Barleycorn Conversion Table
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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.
Barleycorn
A barleycorn is an old English unit of length, equal to one-third of an inch.
History/Origin
The barleycorn was a unit of measurement in medieval England, and was originally based on the length of a grain of barley. It was a fundamental unit from which other units were derived.
Current Use
The barleycorn is an obsolete unit of measurement, but it is still the basis for shoe sizes in English-speaking countries.