Pica to Inch (in) Conversion
Convert pica to inch (in) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Pica = 0 Inch (in)
Common Conversions
About Pica to Inch (in) Conversion
Converting from Pica to Inch (in) is a common typography conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between pica and inch (in), providing instant results with high precision.
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.
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.
Details
- From: Pica
- To: Inch (in)
- Formula: 1 Pica = 0.1666666667 in
- Example: 25 Pica = 4.1666666667 in
Pica to Inch (in) Conversion Table
| Pica | Inch (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0016666667 |
| 0.1 | 0.0166666667 |
| 1 | 0.1666666667 |
| 2 | 0.3333333333 |
| 3 | 0.5 |
| 5 | 0.8333333333 |
| 10 | 1.6666666667 |
| 20 | 3.3333333333 |
| 50 | 8.3333333333 |
| 100 | 16.6666666667 |
| 1000 | 166.6666666667 |