Convert decimeter to pica
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Pica
1 dm = 23.6220474300949 pica
Example: convert 15 dm to pica:
15 dm = 15 × 23.6220474300949 pica = 354.330711451423 pica
Decimeter to Pica Conversion Table
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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.
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.