Point (pt) to Pica Conversion
Convert point (pt) to pica with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Point (pt) = 0 Pica
Common Conversions
About Point (pt) to Pica Conversion
Converting from Point (pt) to Pica is a common typography conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between point (pt) and pica, providing instant results with high precision.
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).
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: Point (pt)
- To: Pica
- Formula: 1 pt = 0.0833333333 Pica
- Example: 25 pt = 2.0833333333 Pica
Point (pt) to Pica Conversion Table
| Point (pt) | Pica |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0008333333 |
| 0.1 | 0.0083333333 |
| 1 | 0.0833333333 |
| 2 | 0.1666666667 |
| 3 | 0.25 |
| 5 | 0.4166666667 |
| 10 | 0.8333333333 |
| 20 | 1.6666666667 |
| 50 | 4.1666666667 |
| 100 | 8.3333333333 |
| 1000 | 83.3333333333 |