Picas to Twips Converter
Enter the typographical length in picas below to convert it to twips.
Convert Picas (pc) to Twips
Enter a value in picas (pc) (pc) to convert to twips (twip).
Pica to Twip Conversion Table
Table showing various pica measurements converted to twips. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Picas (pc) (pc) | Twips (twip) |
|---|---|
| 1 pc | 240 twip |
| 2 pc | 480 twip |
| 2.5 pc | 600 twip |
| 5 pc | 1,200 twip |
| 10 pc | 2,400 twip |
| 15 pc | 3,600 twip |
| 20 pc | 4,800 twip |
| 25 pc | 6,000 twip |
| 30 pc | 7,200 twip |
| 50 pc | 12,000 twip |
How to Convert Picas to Twips
To convert picas to twips, multiply the typographical length by the following conversion ratio: 240 twips/pica.
Since one pica is equal to 240 twips, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The typographical length in twips is equal to the typographical length in picas multiplied by 240.
For example, here's how to convert 5 picas to twips using the formula above.
How Many Twips Are in a Pica?
There are 240 twips in a pica, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our pica to twip calculator automatically converts your typographical length measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Picas and twips are both units used to measure typographical length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Pica?
A pica is a unit of typographical length equal to 12 points (pt), the base unit for typographical length. Typography pica equal to 12 points or 1/6 of an inch. [1]
The pica is classified as a standard unit of typographical length. Picas can be abbreviated as pc; for example, 1 pica can be written as 1 pc.
When working with picas (pc) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, picas (pc) are widely used across standard typographical length applications within international standard workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Twip?
A twip is a unit of typographical length equal to 1/20 of a point (0.05 pt). Twentieth of a point (1/1440 of an inch). [2]
The twip is classified as a standard unit of typographical length. Twips can be abbreviated as twip; for example, 1 twip can be written as 1 twip.
When working with twips (twip) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, twips (twip) are widely used across standard typographical length applications within international standard workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting typographical length between picas (pc) and twips (twip), keep full floating-point precision (1 pc = 240 twip; 1 twip = 0.0041667 pc) during intermediate calculations and round only the final twip figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Pica & Twip Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our twips to picas (pc) calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting twips to picas (pc), converting points (pt) to twips, or converting picas (pc) to points (pt).
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Typography Metrology Standard — Picas (pc) (pc) to Twips (twip)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Pica (PostScript) (pc) & Twip (twip)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (pc to twip)