Convert pica to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Dekameter
1 pica = 0.00042333333 dam
Example: convert 15 pica to dam:
15 pica = 15 × 0.00042333333 dam = 0.00634999995 dam
Pica to Dekameter 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.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.