Convert pica to yard
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Yard
1 pica = 0.00462962959317585 yd
Example: convert 15 pica to yd:
15 pica = 15 × 0.00462962959317585 yd = 0.0694444438976378 yd
Pica to Yard 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.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.