Convert pica to arpent
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Arpent
1 pica = 7.23379623933727e-05 arpent
Example: convert 15 pica to arpent:
15 pica = 15 × 7.23379623933727e-05 arpent = 0.00108506943590059 arpent
Pica to Arpent Conversion Table
| pica | arpent |
|---|
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.
Arpent
An arpent is a unit of length and a unit of area. As a unit of length, it is approximately 192 feet.
History/Origin
The arpent was a pre-metric French unit of measurement. It was used in France and its North American colonies, including parts of the United States.
Current Use
The arpent is an obsolete unit, but it may still be found in old land records in some parts of North America.