Point to Pica Converter
1 pt = 0.083333 pc
FORMULA
1 pt = 0.083333 pc
CONVERSION TABLE
| Point (pt) | Pica (pc) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.083333 pc |
| 5 pt | 0.416667 pc |
| 10 pt | 0.833333 pc |
| 25 pt | 2.0833 pc |
| 50 pt | 4.1667 pc |
| 100 pt | 8.3333 pc |
| 250 pt | 20.8333 pc |
| 500 pt | 41.6667 pc |
| 1,000 pt | 83.3333 pc |
COMMON VALUES
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About Point (pt)
The typographic point equals 1/72 of an inch (approximately 0.353 mm) and has been the standard unit for measuring font size since desktop publishing emerged. Body text is typically set at 10-12 points, headlines at 24-72 points, and fine print at 6-8 points. Word processors and design software default to point sizing.
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.
How to Convert Point to Pica
The conversion formula is: 1 pt = 0.083333 pc. To convert from Point (pt) to Pica (pc), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
FAQ
How many Pica in 1 Point?
1 Point (pt) equals 0.083333 Pica (pc).
How to convert Point to Pica?
Multiply the Point value by 0.083333 to get the equivalent in Pica. Formula: 1 pt = 0.083333 pc
What is the formula for Point to Pica conversion?
1 pt = 0.083333 pc
Glossary
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Point (Typography)
A unit of type size. The desktop publishing point equals 1/72 of an inch.
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Pixel
A pixel (picture element) is the smallest individually addressable point of color on a digital display or in a digital image.
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DPI & PPI
DPI (dots per inch) measures print output resolution; PPI (pixels per inch) measures screen display resolution—both describe spatial density of image elements.
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Em
The em is a relative typographic unit equal to the current element's font size; in a 16 px context, 1 em equals 16 px.
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Pica
The pica is a typographic unit equal to 12 points or exactly 1/6 of an inch (approximately 4.233 mm), used primarily to measure column widths and other layout dimensions.