Convert X-unit to pica
Please provide values below to convert X-unit [X] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to X-unit.
How to Convert X-Unit to Pica
1 X = 2.36711812887495e-11 pica
Example: convert 15 X to pica:
15 X = 15 × 2.36711812887495e-11 pica = 3.55067719331242e-10 pica
X-Unit to Pica Conversion Table
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X-Unit
An X-unit is a unit of length approximately equal to 1.002 x 10⁻¹³ meters.
History/Origin
The X-unit was proposed by the Swedish physicist Manne Siegbahn in 1919 for measuring the wavelengths of X-rays and gamma rays.
Current Use
The X-unit has been largely replaced by the angstrom and the picometer.
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.