Pixels to Picas Converter
Enter the typographical length in pixels below to convert it to picas.
Convert Pixels (px) to Picas (pc)
Enter a value in pixels (px) (px) to convert to picas (pc) (pc).
Pixel to Pica Conversion Table
Table showing various pixel measurements converted to picas. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
How to Convert Pixels to Picas
To convert pixels to picas, multiply the typographical length by the following conversion ratio: 0.0625 picas/pixel.
Since one pixel is equal to 0.0625 picas, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The typographical length in picas is equal to the typographical length in pixels multiplied by 0.0625.
For example, here's how to convert 5 pixels to picas using the formula above.
How Many Picas Are in a Pixel?
There are 0.0625 picas in a pixel, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our pixel to pica calculator automatically converts your typographical length measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Pixels and picas are both units used to measure typographical length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Pixel?
A pixel is a unit of typographical length equal to 0.75 points (pt), the base unit for typographical length. W3C CSS reference pixel equal to 1/96 inch (0.75 pt). [1]
The pixel is classified as a standard unit of typographical length. Pixels can be abbreviated as px; for example, 1 pixel can be written as 1 px.
When working with pixels (px) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, pixels (px) are widely used across standard typographical length applications within international standard workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
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. [2]
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.
When converting typographical length between pixels (px) and picas (pc), keep full floating-point precision (1 px = 0.0625 pc; 1 pc = 16 px) during intermediate calculations and round only the final pica figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Pixel & Pica Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our picas (pc) to pixels (px) calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting picas (pc) to pixels (px), converting points (pt) to picas (pc), or converting pixels (px) to points (pt).
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Typography Metrology Standard — Pixels (px) (px) to Picas (pc) (pc)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Pixel (CSS 96 DPI) (px) & Pica (PostScript) (pc)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (px to pc)