Point (Printer's) to Pica (Computer) Conversion

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

From Point (Printer's)

To Pica (Computer)

How to Convert Point (Printer's) to Pica (Computer)

Conversion Formula

1 pt = 0.083 pc

1 pc = 12.045 pt

Example

Convert 15 pt to pc:

15 pt = 15 × 0.083 pc = 1.245 pc

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

Point (Printer's)

Definition

A printer's point is the traditional typographic point used in professional printing, slightly different from digital points. One printer's point equals 19.9252801993 twips, reflecting historical printing measurement standards.

History/Origin

The printer's point has been used in typography for centuries, originally defined as 1/72 of an inch in traditional printing. It represents the historical standard for font sizing and typographic measurements in commercial printing.

Current Use

Printer's points are used in traditional printing, professional typography, and publishing for font sizing and text layout that maintains compatibility with historical printing standards and traditional typographic practices.

Multiplier

19.925

Offset

Pica (Computer)

Definition

A computer pica is a unit of measurement used in digital typography, equal to 1/6 of an inch. One computer pica equals 240 twips, providing a standardized unit for digital text layout and design.

History/Origin

The computer pica was developed for digital typography to maintain consistency with traditional print measurements. It provides a bridge between traditional typography and digital design applications.

Current Use

Computer picas are used in digital typography, web design, and computer-based publishing for font sizing, line spacing, and layout measurements that maintain compatibility with traditional typographic standards.

Multiplier

240

Offset