Points to Picas Converter
Enter the typographical length in points below to convert it to picas.
Convert Points (pt) to Picas (pc)
Enter a value in points (pt) (pt) to convert to picas (pc) (pc).
Point to Pica Conversion Table
Table showing various point measurements converted to picas. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Points (pt) (pt) | Picas (pc) (pc) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.0833333 pc |
| 2 pt | 0.1666667 pc |
| 5 pt | 0.4166667 pc |
| 10 pt | 0.8333333 pc |
| 15 pt | 1.25 pc |
| 20 pt | 1.6666667 pc |
| 25 pt | 2.0833333 pc |
| 30 pt | 2.5 pc |
| 50 pt | 4.1666667 pc |
| 75 pt | 6.25 pc |
How to Convert Points to Picas
To convert points to picas, multiply the typographical length by the following conversion ratio: 0.0833333 picas/point.
Since one point is equal to 0.0833333 picas, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The typographical length in picas is equal to the typographical length in points multiplied by 0.0833333.
For example, here's how to convert 10 points to picas using the formula above.
How Many Picas Are in a Point?
There are 0.0833333 picas in a point, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our point to pica calculator automatically converts your typographical length measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Points and picas are both units used to measure typographical length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Point?
Standard Desktop Publishing point equal to 1/72 of an international inch (0.352778 mm). It serves as a primary reference unit for measuring typographical length across scientific and practical applications. [1]
The point is classified as a standard unit of typographical length. Points can be abbreviated as pt; for example, 1 point can be written as 1 pt.
As the primary coherent reference unit for typographical length in this category, all other typographical length units are mathematically anchored to the point (pt).
In practice, points (pt) 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 points (pt) and picas (pc), keep full floating-point precision (1 pt = 0.0833333 pc; 1 pc = 12 pt) during intermediate calculations and round only the final pica figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Point & Pica Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our picas (pc) to points (pt) converter (pc to pt) to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting points (pt) to pixels (px), converting points (pt) to twips, or converting pixels (px) to points (pt).
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Typography Metrology Standard — Points (pt) (pt) to Picas (pc) (pc)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Point (DTP / PostScript) (pt) & Pica (PostScript) (pc)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (pt to pc)