Formula
pc to pt conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
pt = pc x 12
Worked example
2 pc = 24 pt.
Pixel conversions assume 96 pixels per inch. Use actual device or print PPI when physical pixel size matters.
Typography and Screen Length conversion
Convert Pica to Point
1 pica (pc) equals 12 point (pt). Enter any value below to convert from pc to pt.
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1 pc = 12 pt
All Typography units
From 1 pc| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Inch in | 0.1666666667 |
| CSS pixel (96 PPI) px | 16 |
| Point pt | 12 |
| Pica pc | 1 |
| Millimeter mm | 4.2333333333 |
| Centimeter cm | 0.4233333333 |
| Twip twip | 240 |
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Quick reference
Pica to Point table
| Pica (pc) | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.12 |
| 0.1 | 1.2 |
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 10 | 120 |
| 25 | 300 |
| 50 | 600 |
| 100 | 1,200 |
| 1,000 | 12,000 |
From unit
About the pica
Twelve points or one sixth of an inch.
Symbol: pc
To unit
About the point
One 72nd of an inch in desktop publishing.
Symbol: pt
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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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pc to pt FAQ
How do you convert pica to point?
Use the formula pt = pc x 12. 1 pica (pc) equals 12 point (pt).
Is the pc to pt conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.