Millimeter (mm) to Pica Conversion
Convert millimeter (mm) to pica with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Millimeter (mm) = 0 Pica
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About Millimeter (mm) to Pica Conversion
Converting from Millimeter (mm) to Pica is a common typography conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between millimeter (mm) and pica, providing instant results with high precision.
Millimeter (mm)
Definition: The millimeter (symbol: mm) in typography equals approximately 2.83465 points. Allows metric measurements in typographic systems.
History: Added to typographic systems as metric adoption grew globally. Provides compatibility with international standards.
Current use: Used alongside points/picas in countries using metric system, particularly in Europe and Asia.
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: Millimeter (mm)
- To: Pica
- Formula: 1 mm = 0.2362208333 Pica
- Example: 25 mm = 5.9055208333 Pica
Millimeter (mm) to Pica Conversion Table
| Millimeter (mm) | Pica |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0023622083 |
| 0.1 | 0.0236220833 |
| 1 | 0.2362208333 |
| 2 | 0.4724416667 |
| 3 | 0.7086625 |
| 5 | 1.1811041667 |
| 10 | 2.3622083333 |
| 20 | 4.7244166667 |
| 50 | 11.8110416667 |
| 100 | 23.6220833333 |
| 1000 | 236.2208333333 |