Convert pica to nanometer
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to nanometer [nm], or Convert nanometer to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Nanometer
1 pica = 4233333.3 nm
Example: convert 15 pica to nm:
15 pica = 15 × 4233333.3 nm = 63499999.5 nm
Pica to Nanometer 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.
Nanometer
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term “nanometer” gained prominence in the late 20th century with the advent of nanotechnology and the development of microscopes capable of observing objects at that scale.
Current Use
The nanometer is commonly used to express dimensions on an atomic and molecular scale. It is used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the spectrum and in the field of nanotechnology.