PostScript Point to Pica (Printer's) Conversion

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

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

Conversion Formula

1 pt = 0.084 pc
1 pc = 11.955 pt

Example

Convert 15 pt to pc:

15 pt = 15 × 0.084 pc = 1.255 pc

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

PostScript Point

pt

Definition

A PostScript point is the standard point unit defined by Adobe PostScript, widely used in digital typography. One PostScript point equals 20 twips, providing precise control over font sizes and text layout.

History/Origin

The PostScript point was defined by Adobe in the PostScript page description language, becoming the standard for digital typography. It standardized point measurements across digital publishing and design applications.

Current Use

PostScript points are extensively used in digital typography, web design, and desktop publishing for font sizing, line spacing, and precise text layout in both print and digital media.

Multiplier

20

Offset

0

Pica (Printer's)

pc

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

0

PostScript Point to Pica (Printer's) Conversion Table

PostScript Point [pt] Pica (Printer's) [pc]
1 pt 0.083646 pc
10 pt 0.836458 pc
25 pt 2.091146 pc
50 pt 4.182292 pc
100 pt 8.364583 pc
0 pt 0E+0 pc
-10 pt -0.836458 pc
-40 pt -3.345833 pc