Points to Picas Converter
Quick answer: To convert points to picas, multiply by 0.08333333. For example, 10 pt is 0.8333333 pc. One point equals 0.08333333 pc.
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Use the Points to Picas Converter
Points to Picas formula and what each symbol means
pc = pt × 0.08333333
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pt | Point |
| pc | Pica |
Points to Picas examples
1 pt
1 pt × 0.08333333 = 0.08333333 pc.
10 pt
10 pt × 0.08333333 = 0.8333333 pc.
100 pt
100 pt × 0.08333333 = 8.333333 pc.
Points compared with Picas
One pc is 12 times as large as one pt, so your number gets smaller when you convert points to picas and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
About points and picas
Point (pt): The CSS and desktop-publishing point, exactly 1/72 inch. Pica (pc): The pica, exactly 1/6 inch or 12 points.
How to calculate Points to Picas step by step
- Enter the value in pt (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 0.08333333, because 1 pt = 0.08333333 pc.
- The product is the value in pc. To go back, divide by 0.08333333 or multiply by 12.
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How to read your Points to Picas result
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.083 to get picas from points; this is within 0.4% of the exact factor. In CSS, one inch is exactly 96 pixels, 72 points and 6 picas.
| POINTS | PICAS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.08333333 |
| 2 | 0.1666667 |
| 5 | 0.4166667 |
| 10 | 0.8333333 |
| 20 | 1.666667 |
| 50 | 4.166667 |
| 100 | 8.333333 |
| 1,000 | 83.33333 |
Picas to Points: quick table
| PICAS | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 10 | 120 |
| 25 | 300 |
| 50 | 600 |
| 100 | 1,200 |
| 250 | 3,000 |
| 500 | 6,000 |
Common mistakes when calculating Points to Picas
- Mixing the CSS point (1/72 in) with older printer point definitions.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from pt to pc multiply by 0.08333333; from pc to pt divide by 0.08333333.
Points to Picas FAQ
How many pc are in 1 pt?
1 pt equals 0.08333333 pc.
How many pt are in 1 pc?
1 pc equals 12 pt.
Is 1 pt = 0.08333333 pc an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (0.08333333). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a pica (pc)?
The pica, exactly 1/6 inch or 12 points.
How can I estimate points to picas in my head?
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.083 to get picas from points; this is within 0.4% of the exact factor.
What is 250 pt in picas?
250 pt = 20.83333 pc (since 250 × 0.08333333).
What is 7 pt in picas?
7 pt = 0.5833333 pc (since 7 × 0.08333333).
What is 40 pt in picas?
40 pt = 3.333333 pc (since 40 × 0.08333333).
How many decimals should I keep when converting pt to pc?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 0.8333333 pc rounds to 0.833 pc 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)