Convert pica to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to pica.
1 pica = 0.0740740734908 nail. To convert pica to nail (cloth), multiply the value by 0.0740740734908; to go the other way, divide by it (1 nail = 13.5000001063 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 = 0.0740740734908 nail
- 1 nail = 13.5000001063 pica
- 10 pica = 0.740740734908 nail
- 100 pica = 7.40740734908 nail
How to Convert Pica to Nail (Cloth)
1 pica = 0.0740740734908137 nail
Example: convert 15 pica to nail:
15 pica = 15 × 0.0740740734908137 nail = 1.1111111023622 nail
Pica to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
| pica | nail (cloth) |
|---|---|
| 1 pica | 0.0740740734908 nail |
| 2 pica | 0.148148146982 nail |
| 3 pica | 0.222222220472 nail |
| 5 pica | 0.370370367454 nail |
| 10 pica | 0.740740734908 nail |
| 20 pica | 1.48148146982 nail |
| 50 pica | 3.70370367454 nail |
| 100 pica | 7.40740734908 nail |
| 500 pica | 37.0370367454 nail |
| 1000 pica | 74.0740734908 nail |
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.
Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pica in nail (cloth)?
1 pica (pica) = 0.0740740734908 nail (cloth) (nail).
How do you convert pica to nail (cloth)?
Multiply the pica value by 0.0740740734908. For example, 25 pica × 0.0740740734908 = 1.85185183727 nail.
What is 10 pica in nail (cloth)?
10 pica = 0.740740734908 nail.
Which unit is larger, the pica or the nail (cloth)?
The nail (cloth) is the larger unit: 1 pica equals only 0.0740740734908 nail.