Question: What does ‘L’ letter really stand for after the button size 18, 14 etc.? What's the measurement for buttons? ... asked by Sineth
‘L’ letter stands for Ligne (Button size code).
As defined by The free Dictionary Ligne is a linear unit used to measure diameter of buttons. 1 Ligne equals to 1/40 inch.
Ligne is a French word.
Ligne is an international button size code/unit. For your quick reference button size chart has been attach below.
‘L’ letter stands for Ligne (Button size code).
As defined by The free Dictionary Ligne is a linear unit used to measure diameter of buttons. 1 Ligne equals to 1/40 inch.
Ligne is a French word.
Ligne is an international button size code/unit. For your quick reference button size chart has been attach below.
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| Buttons |
Button
Size Chart
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Ligne Code
|
Button
Dia in Inch |
Button
Dia in mm |
10 L
|
0.25
|
6.4
|
14 L
|
0.35
|
8.9
|
16 L
|
0.4
|
10.2
|
18 L
|
0.45
|
11.4
|
22 L
|
0.55
|
14.0
|
24 L
|
0.6
|
15.2
|
26 L
|
0.65
|
16.5
|
28 L
|
0.7
|
17.8
|
30 L
|
0.75
|
19.1
|