Picas to Points Converter
Quick answer: To convert picas to points, multiply by 12. For example, 10 pc is 120 pt. One pica equals 12 pt.
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Picas to Points formula and what each symbol means
pt = pc × 12
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pc | Pica |
| pt | Point |
Picas to Points examples
1 pc
1 pc × 12 = 12 pt.
10 pc
10 pc × 12 = 120 pt.
100 pc
100 pc × 12 = 1,200 pt.
Picas compared with Points
One pc is 12 times as large as one pt, so your number gets bigger when you convert picas to points and smaller when you convert back. If the answer is not larger than what you typed, you divided instead of multiplying.
About picas and points
Pica (pc): The pica, exactly 1/6 inch or 12 points. Point (pt): The CSS and desktop-publishing point, exactly 1/72 inch.
How to calculate Picas to Points step by step
- Enter the value in pc (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 12, because 1 pc = 12 pt.
- The product is the value in pt. To go back, divide by 12 or multiply by 0.08333333.
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How to read your Picas to Points result
Printing and design tools use points and picas, while web layouts use pixels.
| PICAS | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 10 | 120 |
| 20 | 240 |
| 50 | 600 |
| 100 | 1,200 |
| 1,000 | 12,000 |
Points to Picas: quick table
| POINTS | PICAS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.08333333 |
| 5 | 0.4166667 |
| 10 | 0.8333333 |
| 25 | 2.083333 |
| 50 | 4.166667 |
| 100 | 8.333333 |
| 250 | 20.83333 |
| 500 | 41.66667 |
Common mistakes when calculating Picas to Points
- Mixing the CSS point (1/72 in) with older printer point definitions.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from pc to pt multiply by 12; from pt to pc divide by 12.
Picas to Points FAQ
How many pt are in 1 pc?
1 pc equals 12 pt.
How many pc are in 1 pt?
1 pt equals 0.08333333 pc.
Is 1 pc = 12 pt an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (12). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a point (pt)?
The CSS and desktop-publishing point, exactly 1/72 inch.
How can I estimate picas to points in my head?
One pc is 12 times as large as one pt, so your number gets bigger when you convert picas to points and smaller when you convert back. If the answer is not larger than what you typed, you divided instead of multiplying.
What is 500 pc in points?
500 pc = 6,000 pt (since 500 × 12).
What is 15 pc in points?
15 pc = 180 pt (since 15 × 12).
What is 75 pc in points?
75 pc = 900 pt (since 75 × 12).
How many decimals should I keep when converting pc to pt?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 120 pt rounds to 120 pt at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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Method, review and disclaimer
Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: W3C CSS Values and Units: absolute lengths (1in = 96px = 72pt = 6pc)