A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Points to Picas Converter — pt to pc
Convert Point (pt) to Pica (pc) using the exact conversion factor (1 point = 0.0833333334 pica). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Points to Picas 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.
A pica is 12 points.
Result = input x 0.0003527777778 / 0.004233333333.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Points to Picas
Point and Pica both measure length. Specifically: A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch, and a pica is 12 points.
Formula
picas = points × 0.0833333333451
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, and 1 pica equals 0.004233333333 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct point-to-pica factor of 0.0833333333451.
Simple example
1 pt × 0.08333333335 = 0.0833333334 pc
1 point = 0.0833333334 picas.
Real-world example
10 pt × 0.08333333335 = 0.8333333335 pc
10 points = 0.8333333335 picas.
Conversion table
| Point (pt) | Pica (pc) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.0833333334 pc |
| 5 pt | 0.4166666667 pc |
| 10 pt | 0.8333333335 pc |
| 21.0975 pt | 1.758125 pc |
| 42.195 pt | 3.51625 pc |
| 100 pt | 8.333333335 pc |
Reverse conversion: Pica to Point
0.0833333334 pc × 12 = 1.000000001 pt
0.0833333334 picas = 1.000000001 points.
points = picas × 11.9999999983
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Pica to Point.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Understanding the Pica (pc)
A pica is 12 points.
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Frequently asked questions
How many picas are in 1 point?
1 point equals 0.0833333334 picas, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert point to pica?
Multiply the point value by 0.08333333335. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert pica back to point?
Use the reverse factor: 1 pica equals 12 points. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a point?
Point (pt) is a unit of length.
What is a pica?
Pica (pc) is a unit of length.
Is the point to pica conversion exact?
Yes. Both point and pica are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.08333333335 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.