Pica to Point (pt) Conversion
Convert pica to point (pt) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Pica = 0 Point (pt)
Common Conversions
About Pica to Point (pt) Conversion
Converting from Pica to Point (pt) is a common typography conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between pica and point (pt), 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.
Point (pt)
Definition: The point (symbol: pt) is a typographic unit equal to 1/72 of an inch (≈0.353 mm). It measures font sizes and layout spacing in print and digital media.
History: Originated in 18th century French typography. Standardized to 1/72 inch in desktop publishing (PostScript point). Various historical definitions existed.
Current use: Standard unit in graphic design, word processing (12 pt standard text), and CSS (web font sizes).
Details
- From: Pica
- To: Point (pt)
- Formula: 1 Pica = 12.0000000000 pt
- Example: 25 Pica = 300.0000000000 pt
Pica to Point (pt) Conversion Table
| Pica | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.12 |
| 0.1 | 1.2 |
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 36 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 10 | 120 |
| 20 | 240 |
| 50 | 600 |
| 100 | 1200 |
| 1000 | 12000 |