Span (cloth) to Pica Converter

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Calculation: Span (cloth) ➜ Pica

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What is the formula to convert from Span (cloth) to Pica?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Span (cloth) to the unit of Pica is:

Length(Pica) = Length(Span (cloth)) / 0.01851851851880074

Span (cloth) unit in Length

A span (cloth) is a traditional unit of length used in the textile industry, typically equal to 9 inches or approximately 22.86 centimeters. This unit was used to measure lengths of fabric, based on the distance between the thumb and little finger when the hand is fully extended. Although now largely obsolete, the span is still referenced in certain historical textile contexts.

Pica unit in Length

A pica is a unit of length used in typography, equal to 12 points or approximately 1/6th of an inch (4.233 millimeters). Picas are commonly used to measure the size of type, line lengths, and spacing in print and digital media. This unit remains standard in the printing and publishing industries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Span (cloth) ➜ Pica" Conversion

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