Pixel (px) to Pica Conversion
Convert pixel (px) to pica with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
Typography Converter
1 Pixel (px) = 0 Pica
Common Conversions
About Pixel (px) to Pica Conversion
Converting from Pixel (px) to Pica is a common typography conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between pixel (px) and pica, providing instant results with high precision.
Pixel (px)
Definition: The pixel (symbol: px) is the smallest controllable element of a digital display. In CSS, 1 px equals 0.75 pt (96 px per inch at default resolution).
History: Emerged with computer graphics in 1960s. Became standard with bitmap displays. CSS pixels were defined independently of physical pixels for consistent sizing.
Current use: Fundamental unit for digital design, web development (CSS), and screen 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: Pixel (px)
- To: Pica
- Formula: 1 px = 0.0625000000 Pica
- Example: 25 px = 1.5625000000 Pica
Pixel (px) to Pica Conversion Table
| Pixel (px) | Pica |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000625 |
| 0.1 | 0.00625 |
| 1 | 0.0625 |
| 2 | 0.125 |
| 3 | 0.1875 |
| 5 | 0.3125 |
| 10 | 0.625 |
| 20 | 1.25 |
| 50 | 3.125 |
| 100 | 6.25 |
| 1000 | 62.5 |