Convert pica to fathom
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Fathom
1 pica = 0.00231481479658793 fath
Example: convert 15 pica to fath:
15 pica = 15 × 0.00231481479658793 fath = 0.0347222219488189 fath
Pica to Fathom 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.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.