Convert pica to Planck length
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to Planck length [l_P], or Convert Planck length to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Planck Length
1 pica = 2.6192236373592e+32 l_P
Example: convert 15 pica to l_P:
15 pica = 15 × 2.6192236373592e+32 l_P = 3.92883545603881e+33 l_P
Pica to Planck Length 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.
Planck Length
The Planck length is the smallest possible unit of length in the universe, approximately 1.6 x 10⁻³⁵ meters.
History/Origin
The Planck length is derived from fundamental physical constants and is named after the physicist Max Planck. It is a fundamental unit in the system of Planck units.
Current Use
The Planck length is a theoretical concept used in quantum gravity and cosmology to describe phenomena at the smallest scales of the universe.