Convert pica to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Span (Cloth)
1 pica = 0.0185185183727034 span
Example: convert 15 pica to span:
15 pica = 15 × 0.0185185183727034 span = 0.277777775590551 span
Pica to Span (Cloth) 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.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.