Convert pica to femtometer
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to femtometer [fm], or Convert femtometer to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Femtometer
1 pica = 4233333300000 fm
Example: convert 15 pica to fm:
15 pica = 15 × 4233333300000 fm = 63499999500000 fm
Pica to Femtometer Conversion Table
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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.
Femtometer
A femtometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^-15 meters. It is also known as a fermi.
History/Origin
The prefix "femto-" for 10^-15 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1964. The unit is also named after the physicist Enrico Fermi.
Current Use
The femtometer is primarily used in nuclear physics to measure the size of atomic nuclei.