Formula
in to pc conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
pc = in x 6
Worked example
2 in = 12 pc.
Pixel conversions assume 96 pixels per inch. Use actual device or print PPI when physical pixel size matters.
Typography and Screen Length conversion
Convert Inch to Pica
1 inch (in) equals 6 pica (pc). Enter any value below to convert from in to pc.
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1 in = 6 pc
All Typography units
From 1 in| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Inch in | 1 |
| CSS pixel (96 PPI) px | 96 |
| Point pt | 72 |
| Pica pc | 6 |
| Millimeter mm | 25.4 |
| Centimeter cm | 2.54 |
| Twip twip | 1,440 |
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Quick reference
Inch to Pica table
| Inch (in) | Pica (pc) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.06 |
| 0.1 | 0.6 |
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 12 |
| 5 | 30 |
| 10 | 60 |
| 25 | 150 |
| 50 | 300 |
| 100 | 600 |
| 1,000 | 6,000 |
From unit
About the inch
The physical reference length, exactly 25.4 millimeters.
Symbol: in
To unit
About the pica
Twelve points or one sixth of an inch.
Symbol: pc
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Definitions are checked against CSS Values and Units Level 4. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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in to pc FAQ
How do you convert inch to pica?
Use the formula pc = in x 6. 1 inch (in) equals 6 pica (pc).
Is the in to pc conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.