A pica is 12 points.
Picas to Gigameters Converter — pc to Gm
Convert Pica (pc) to Gigameter (Gm) using the exact conversion factor (1 pica = 4.233333e-12 gigameter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picas to Gigameters converter
Converter
Length Converter
Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Gigameter is 1000000000 meter units.
Result = input x 0.004233333333 / 1e+9.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Picas to Gigameters
Pica and Gigameter both measure length. Specifically: A pica is 12 points, and gigameter is 1000000000 meter units.
Formula
gigameters = picas × 4.233333e-12
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pica equals 0.004233333333 base units, and 1 gigameter equals 1000000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pica-to-gigameter factor of 4.233333e-12.
Simple example
1 pc × 4.233333e-12 = 4.233333e-12 Gm
1 pica = 4.233333e-12 gigameters.
Real-world example
10 pc × 4.233333e-12 = 4.233333e-11 Gm
10 picas = 4.233333e-11 gigameters.
Conversion table
| Pica (pc) | Gigameter (Gm) |
|---|---|
| 1 pc | 4.233333e-12 Gm |
| 5 pc | 2.116667e-11 Gm |
| 10 pc | 4.233333e-11 Gm |
| 21.0975 pc | 8.931275e-11 Gm |
| 42.195 pc | 1.786255e-10 Gm |
| 100 pc | 4.233333e-10 Gm |
Reverse conversion: Gigameter to Pica
4.233333e-12 Gm × 236220472500 = 0.9999999213 pc
4.233333e-12 gigameters = 0.9999999213 picas.
picas = gigameters × 236220472460
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gigameter to Pica.
Understanding the Pica (pc)
A pica is 12 points.
Understanding the Gigameter (Gm)
Gigameter is 1000000000 meter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many gigameters are in 1 pica?
1 pica equals 4.233333e-12 gigameters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pica to gigameter?
Multiply the pica value by 4.233333e-12. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gigameter back to pica?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gigameter equals 236,220,472,500 picas. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a pica?
Pica (pc) is a unit of length.
What is a gigameter?
Gigameter (Gm) is a unit of length.
Is the pica to gigameter conversion exact?
Yes. Both pica and gigameter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 4.233333e-12 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.