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 Length/Distance  | Convert from spat to pica |
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The spat is an informal unit of distance formerly used by astronomers. The spat is equal to the terameter (Tm, or 10E12 meters). This is equivalent to about 6.6846 astronomical units. The origin of this usage is not clear; "spat" may be an acronym for "space unit" or "space-time". Unit Definition (pica)
Unit of measure, approximately 1/6 of an inch, used in graphic arts. Twelve points make one pica.
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