Convert pica to nautical league (UK)
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)], or Convert nautical league (UK) to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Nautical League (Uk)
1 pica = 7.61452235719713e-07 NL (UK)
Example: convert 15 pica to NL (UK):
15 pica = 15 × 7.61452235719713e-07 NL (UK) = 1.14217835357957e-05 NL (UK)
Pica to Nautical League (Uk) 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.
Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.