Convert hand to pica
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Pica
1 hand = 24.0000001889764 pica
Example: convert 15 hand to pica:
15 hand = 15 × 24.0000001889764 pica = 360.000002834646 pica
Hand to Pica Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.