Twips to Picas Converter
Enter the typographical length in twips below to convert it to picas.
Convert Twips to Picas (pc)
Enter a value in twips (twip) to convert to picas (pc) (pc).
Twip to Pica Conversion Table
Table showing various twip measurements converted to picas. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Twips (twip) | Picas (pc) (pc) |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 0.0041667 pc |
| 2 twip | 0.0083333 pc |
| 2.5 twip | 0.0104167 pc |
| 5 twip | 0.0208333 pc |
| 10 twip | 0.0416667 pc |
| 15 twip | 0.0625 pc |
| 20 twip | 0.0833333 pc |
| 25 twip | 0.1041667 pc |
| 30 twip | 0.125 pc |
| 50 twip | 0.2083333 pc |
How to Convert Twips to Picas
To convert twips to picas, multiply the typographical length by the following conversion ratio: 0.0041667 picas/twip.
Since one twip is equal to 0.0041667 picas, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The typographical length in picas is equal to the typographical length in twips multiplied by 0.0041667.
For example, here's how to convert 5 twips to picas using the formula above.
How Many Picas Are in a Twip?
There are 0.0041667 picas in a twip, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our twip to pica calculator automatically converts your typographical length measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Twips and picas are both units used to measure typographical length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
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). [1]
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.
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 twips (twip) and picas (pc), keep full floating-point precision (1 twip = 0.0041667 pc; 1 pc = 240 twip) during intermediate calculations and round only the final pica figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Twip & Pica Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our picas (pc) to twips calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting picas (pc) to twips, converting points (pt) to picas (pc), or converting twips to points (pt).
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Typography Metrology Standard — Twips (twip) to Picas (pc) (pc)
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Twip (twip) & Pica (PostScript) (pc)
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (twip to pc)