Inch (in) to Pica Conversion
Convert inch (in) to pica with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
Typography Converter
1 Inch (in) = 0 Pica
Common Conversions
About Inch (in) to Pica Conversion
Converting from Inch (in) to Pica is a common typography conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between inch (in) and pica, providing instant results with high precision.
Inch (in)
Definition: The inch (symbol: in) in typography equals exactly 72 points. It provides physical measurement reference for print materials.
History: Standardized in desktop publishing to create consistent relationships between points, picas and inches.
Current use: Used in print design for specifying paper sizes, margins, and physical dimensions alongside point/pica measurements.
Pica
Definition: The pica is a typographic unit equal to 12 points (≈1/6 inch or 4.233 mm). Used for measuring line lengths and column widths.
History: Developed alongside the point system. Named after the pie (printer's type case). Standardized with the PostScript system in 1980s.
Current use: Common in newspaper/magazine layout, Adobe InDesign measurements, and traditional typesetting.
Details
- From: Inch (in)
- To: Pica
- Formula: 1 in = 6.0000000000 Pica
- Example: 25 in = 150.0000000000 Pica
Inch (in) to Pica Conversion Table
| Inch (in) | Pica |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.06 |
| 0.1 | 0.6 |
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 12 |
| 3 | 18 |
| 5 | 30 |
| 10 | 60 |
| 20 | 120 |
| 50 | 300 |
| 100 | 600 |
| 1000 | 6000 |