A pica is 12 points.
Picas to Micrometers Converter — pc to um
Convert Pica (pc) to Micrometer (um) using the exact conversion factor (1 pica = 4,233.333333 micrometer). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picas to Micrometers 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.
Micrometer is 0.000001 meter units.
Result = input x 0.004233333333 / 1e-6.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Picas to Micrometers
Pica and Micrometer both measure length. Specifically: A pica is 12 points, and micrometer is 0.000001 meter units.
Formula
micrometers = picas × 4233.333333
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pica equals 0.004233333333 base units, and 1 micrometer equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pica-to-micrometer factor of 4233.333333.
Simple example
1 pc × 4233.333333 = 4,233.333333 um
1 pica = 4,233.333333 micrometers.
Real-world example
10 pc × 4233.333333 = 42,333.33333 um
10 picas = 42,333.33333 micrometers.
Conversion table
| Pica (pc) | Micrometer (um) |
|---|---|
| 1 pc | 4,233.333333 um |
| 5 pc | 21,166.66667 um |
| 10 pc | 42,333.33333 um |
| 21.0975 pc | 89,312.74999 um |
| 42.195 pc | 178,625.5 um |
| 100 pc | 423,333.3333 um |
Reverse conversion: Micrometer to Pica
1 um × 0.0002362204725 = 0.0002362205 pc
1 micrometer = 0.0002362205 picas.
picas = micrometers × 0.00023622047246
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Micrometer to Pica.
Understanding the Pica (pc)
A pica is 12 points.
Understanding the Micrometer (um)
Micrometer is 0.000001 meter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many micrometers are in 1 pica?
1 pica equals 4,233.333333 micrometers, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pica to micrometer?
Multiply the pica value by 4233.333333. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert micrometer back to pica?
Use the reverse factor: 1 micrometer equals 0.0002362205 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 micrometer?
Micrometer (um) is a unit of length.
Is the pica to micrometer conversion exact?
Yes. Both pica and micrometer are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 4233.333333 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.