Millimeter to Pica (Printer's) Conversion

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

From Millimeter

To Pica (Printer's)

How to Convert Millimeter to Pica (Printer's)

Conversion Formula

1 mm = 0.237 pc

1 pc = 4.218 mm

Example

Convert 15 mm to pc:

15 mm = 15 × 0.237 pc = 3.557 pc

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

Millimeter

Definition

A millimeter is one-thousandth of a meter, providing fine precision for typographic measurements. One millimeter equals 56.6929133858 twips, offering detailed control over text positioning and spacing.

History/Origin

The millimeter is a metric unit derived from the meter, providing a practical scale for precise measurements in engineering, manufacturing, and design applications, including typography and graphic design.

Current Use

Millimeters are used in typography for precise measurements of font sizes, line spacing, margins, and other typographic elements, particularly in professional publishing and technical documentation.

Multiplier

56.693

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