Convert pica to furlong
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Furlong
1 pica = 2.10437708780721e-05 fur
Example: convert 15 pica to fur:
15 pica = 15 × 2.10437708780721e-05 fur = 0.000315656563171081 fur
Pica to Furlong 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.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.