Convert span (cloth) to pica
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Pica
1 span = 54.0000004251969 pica
Example: convert 15 span to pica:
15 span = 15 × 54.0000004251969 pica = 810.000006377953 pica
Span (Cloth) to Pica Conversion Table
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Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
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.