Convert pica to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 pica = 2.28435670715914e-06 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 pica to NM (UK):
15 pica = 15 × 2.28435670715914e-06 NM (UK) = 3.42653506073871e-05 NM (UK)
Pica to Nautical Mile (Uk) 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.
Nautical Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.