Convert pica to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Hectometer
1 pica = 4.2333333e-05 hm
Example: convert 15 pica to hm:
15 pica = 15 × 4.2333333e-05 hm = 0.000634999995 hm
Pica to Hectometer 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.
Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.