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Length/Distance | Convert from palmo [Portuguese] to didot point |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (palmo [Portuguese]) The palmo is a traditional unit of distance in Spain and Portugal. The Portuguese palmo equals 0.1 braça or about 22.0 centimeters (8.66 inches). These units are based on the width of a person's outstretched hand, from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the little finger, a definition identical to that of the English span. Unit Definition (didot point) The didot point is a unit of distance used in typography. It was named after the French typographer Firmin Didot (1764-1836).
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