Convert fathom to pica
Please provide values below to convert fathom [fath] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to fathom.
How to Convert Fathom to Pica
1 fath = 432.000003401575 pica
Example: convert 15 fath to pica:
15 fath = 15 × 432.000003401575 pica = 6480.00005102362 pica
Fathom to Pica Conversion Table
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Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
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.