Convert handbreadth to pica
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Pica
1 handbreadth = 18.0000001417323 pica
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to pica:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 18.0000001417323 pica = 270.000002125984 pica
Handbreadth to Pica Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete 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.