Convert pica to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Nail (Cloth)
1 pica = 0.0740740734908137 nail
Example: convert 15 pica to nail:
15 pica = 15 × 0.0740740734908137 nail = 1.1111111023622 nail
Pica to Nail (Cloth) 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.
Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.