Convert pica to astronomical unit
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to astronomical unit [AU, UA], or Convert astronomical unit to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Astronomical Unit
1 pica = 2.82980852614502e-14 AU, UA
Example: convert 15 pica to AU, UA:
15 pica = 15 × 2.82980852614502e-14 AU, UA = 4.24471278921753e-13 AU, UA
Pica to Astronomical Unit 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.
Astronomical Unit
The astronomical unit is a unit of length, now defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters. It is approximately the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
History/Origin
Historically, the astronomical unit was the mean Earth-Sun distance. In 2012, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined it as a fixed constant.
Current Use
The astronomical unit is used primarily for measuring distances within the Solar System or around other stars.