Convert pica to picometer
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to picometer [pM], or Convert picometer to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Picometer
1 pica = 4233333300 pM
Example: convert 15 pica to pM:
15 pica = 15 × 4233333300 pM = 63499999500 pM
Pica to Picometer 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.
Picometer
A picometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^-12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "pico-" for 10^-12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The picometer is used to measure atomic and subatomic particle dimensions.