Convert pica to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Cubit (Uk)
1 pica = 0.00925925918635171 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 pica to cubit (UK):
15 pica = 15 × 0.00925925918635171 cubit (UK) = 0.138888887795276 cubit (UK)
Pica to Cubit (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.
Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.