Convert Picas to Centimeters
Please provide values below to convert Picas [pc] to Centimeters [cm].
How to Convert Picas to Centimeters
1 pc = 0.42333 cm
1 cm = 2.3622233245931072 pc
Example: convert 10 pc to cm: 10 pc = 10 × 0.42333 pc = 4.2333 pc
Picas
Definition: A pica (pc) is a unit of length used in typography, equal to 1/6 of an inch or approximately 4.233 millimeters.
History: The pica has been used in the printing and publishing industry since the 18th century, originating as a standard unit for measuring typefaces and spacing in typography.
Centimeters
Definition: A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), defined as 1/100 meters.
History: The centimeter is derived from the SI unit meter, with the prefix "centi-" indicating one hundredth of a meter. It was introduced with the metric system during the French Revolution to create a decimal-based system for easier conversions.
Picas to Centimeters Conversion Table
Picas | Centimeters |
---|---|
0.01 pc | 0.0042333 cm |
0.1 pc | 0.042333 cm |
1 pc | 0.42333 cm |
2 pc | 0.84666 cm |
3 pc | 1.26999 cm |
5 pc | 2.11665 cm |
10 pc | 4.2333 cm |
20 pc | 8.4666 cm |
50 pc | 21.1665 cm |
100 pc | 42.333 cm |
1000 pc | 423.33 cm |
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