Pica to Centimeter (CSS) Converter

1 pc = 0.423333 cm

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FORMULA

1 pc = 0.423333 cm
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CONVERSION TABLE

Pica (pc) Centimeter (CSS) (cm)
1 pc 0.423333 cm
5 pc 2.1167 cm
10 pc 4.2333 cm
25 pc 10.5833 cm
50 pc 21.1667 cm
100 pc 42.3333 cm
250 pc 105.8333 cm
500 pc 211.6667 cm
1,000 pc 423.3333 cm
Centimeter (CSS) to Pica
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COMMON VALUES

1 pc
= 0.423333 cm
2 pc
= 0.846667 cm
3 pc
= 1.27 cm
5 pc
= 2.1167 cm
10 pc
= 4.2333 cm
15 pc
= 6.35 cm
20 pc
= 8.4667 cm
25 pc
= 10.5833 cm
30 pc
= 12.7 cm
50 pc
= 21.1667 cm
75 pc
= 31.75 cm
100 pc
= 42.3333 cm
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About Pica (pc)

Equal to 12 typographic points (1/6 of an inch, approximately 4.233 mm), the pica is used by graphic designers and typesetters for measuring column widths, margins, and gutters. Newspaper and magazine layouts are traditionally specified in picas, and InDesign and QuarkXPress support pica measurements natively.

About Centimeter (CSS) (cm)

The centimeter in typography is used for page dimensions and margins in metric countries following ISO paper sizes (A4 is 21.0 x 29.7 cm). European print designers specify trim sizes, bleeds, and margin widths in centimeters, and academic publications often require margins of 2.5 cm on each side.

How to Convert Pica to Centimeter (CSS)

The conversion formula is: 1 pc = 0.423333 cm. To convert from Pica (pc) to Centimeter (CSS) (cm), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.

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FAQ

How many Centimeter (CSS) in 1 Pica?

1 Pica (pc) equals 0.423333 Centimeter (CSS) (cm).

How to convert Pica to Centimeter (CSS)?

Multiply the Pica value by 0.423333 to get the equivalent in Centimeter (CSS). Formula: 1 pc = 0.423333 cm

What is the formula for Pica to Centimeter (CSS) conversion?

1 pc = 0.423333 cm

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