Convert hectometer to pica
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to hectometer.
How to Convert Hectometer to Pica
1 hm = 23622.0474300949 pica
Example: convert 15 hm to pica:
15 hm = 15 × 23622.0474300949 pica = 354330.711451423 pica
Hectometer to Pica Conversion Table
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Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.
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.