Convert pica to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Decimeter
1 pica = 0.042333333 dm
Example: convert 15 pica to dm:
15 pica = 15 × 0.042333333 dm = 0.634999995 dm
Pica to Decimeter 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.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.