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Convert pica to reed
Please provide values below to Convert pica to reed, or vice versa.
What is a Pica?
A pica equals 12 points (∼4.233 mm) in printing. Named after the piebald magpie's irregular markings, it comes in PostScript (1/6 inch) and traditional (1/72.27 foot) versions. Still used in graphic design software for layout measurements.
What is a Reed?
The Reed is a historical unit of length, used in ancient Middle Eastern and other cultures. Its exact length varied, but it was often around 2.5 to 3 meters and used for measuring land and in construction.
pica to reed Conversion Table
| pica | reed |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pica | 1.54320987654e-5 reed |
| 0.1 pica | 0.000154320987654 reed |
| 1 pica | 0.00154320987654 reed |
| 2 pica | 0.00308641975309 reed |
| 3 pica | 0.00462962962963 reed |
| 5 pica | 0.00771604938272 reed |
| 10 pica | 0.0154320987654 reed |
| 20 pica | 0.0308641975309 reed |
| 50 pica | 0.0771604938272 reed |
| 100 pica | 0.154320987654 reed |
| 1000 pica | 1.54320987654 reed |
How to Convert pica to reed
1 pica = 0.0015432098765432 reed
1 reed = 648.00000000001 pica
Example: convert 15 pica to reed:
15 × 0.0015432098765432 = 0.023148148148148 reed