Inch to Pica (Printer's) Conversion

Convert between Inch and Pica (Printer's) quickly and accurately.

From Inch

To Pica (Printer's)

How to Convert Inch to Pica (Printer's)

Conversion Formula

1 in = 6.023 pc

1 pc = 0.166 in

Example

Convert 15 in to pc:

15 in = 15 × 6.023 pc = 90.338 pc

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

Inch

Definition

An inch is a unit of length in the imperial system, widely used in typography and print design. One inch equals 1,440 twips, providing a standard reference for print typography and document layout.

History/Origin

The inch has been used since ancient times and was standardized in the imperial system. It became fundamental to typography and printing, especially in English-speaking countries and print industries.

Current Use

Inches are extensively used in typography for print design, page layout, font sizing, and document formatting, particularly in the United States and other countries using imperial measurements.

Multiplier

1440

Offset

Pica (Printer's)

Definition

A printer's pica is the traditional typographic unit used in professional printing, slightly different from the computer pica. One printer's pica equals 239.10336 twips, reflecting historical printing standards.

History/Origin

The printer's pica has been used in professional printing for centuries, originally defined as 12 points. It represents the traditional typographic measurement system used in commercial printing and publishing.

Current Use

Printer's picas are used in professional printing, traditional typography, and publishing for precise text layout, font sizing, and spacing that maintains compatibility with historical printing standards and equipment.

Multiplier

239.103

Offset