Convert nautical league (UK) to pica
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to nautical league (UK).
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Pica
1 NL (UK) = 1313280.01034079 pica
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to pica:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 1313280.01034079 pica = 19699200.1551118 pica
Nautical League (Uk) to Pica Conversion Table
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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.
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.