Convert millimeter to pica
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Pica
1 mm = 0.236220474300949 pica
Example: convert 15 mm to pica:
15 mm = 15 × 0.236220474300949 pica = 3.54330711451423 pica
Millimeter to Pica Conversion Table
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Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
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.