Convert pica to vara castellana
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to vara castellana [vara castellana], or Convert vara castellana to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Vara Castellana
1 pica = 0.00506893751077648 vara castellana
Example: convert 15 pica to vara castellana:
15 pica = 15 × 0.00506893751077648 vara castellana = 0.0760340626616472 vara castellana
Pica to Vara Castellana 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.
Vara Castellana
The Castilian vara is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 83.59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain. The Castilian vara was the standard vara of the Kingdom of Castile.
Current Use
The Castilian vara is an obsolete unit of measurement.