Convert pole to pica
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Pica
1 pole = 1188.00000935433 pica
Example: convert 15 pole to pica:
15 pole = 15 × 1188.00000935433 pica = 17820.000140315 pica
Pole to Pica Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic 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.