Convert pica to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to pica.
1 pica = 4.2333333e-06 km. To convert pica to kilometer, multiply the value by 4.2333333e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 236220.474301 pica). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 pica = 4.2333333e-06 km
- 1 km = 236220.474301 pica
- 10 pica = 4.2333333e-05 km
- 100 pica = 0.00042333333 km
How to Convert Pica to Kilometer
1 pica = 4.2333333e-06 km
Example: convert 15 pica to km:
15 pica = 15 × 4.2333333e-06 km = 6.34999995e-05 km
Pica to Kilometer Conversion Table
| pica | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 pica | 4.2333333e-06 km |
| 2 pica | 8.4666666e-06 km |
| 3 pica | 1.26999999e-05 km |
| 5 pica | 2.11666665e-05 km |
| 10 pica | 4.2333333e-05 km |
| 20 pica | 8.4666666e-05 km |
| 50 pica | 0.000211666665 km |
| 100 pica | 0.00042333333 km |
| 500 pica | 0.00211666665 km |
| 1000 pica | 0.0042333333 km |
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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pica in kilometer?
1 pica (pica) = 4.2333333e-06 kilometer (km).
How do you convert pica to kilometer?
Multiply the pica value by 4.2333333e-06. For example, 25 pica × 4.2333333e-06 = 0.0001058333325 km.
What is 10 pica in kilometer?
10 pica = 4.2333333e-05 km.
Which unit is larger, the pica or the kilometer?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 pica equals only 4.2333333e-06 km.