Formula
pc to twip conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
twip = pc x 240
Worked example
2 pc = 480 twip.
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 Twip
1 pica (pc) equals 240 twip (twip). Enter any value below to convert from pc to twip.
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1 pc = 240 twip
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 Twip table
| Pica (pc) | Twip (twip) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 2.4 |
| 0.1 | 24 |
| 1 | 240 |
| 2 | 480 |
| 5 | 1,200 |
| 10 | 2,400 |
| 25 | 6,000 |
| 50 | 12,000 |
| 100 | 24,000 |
| 1,000 | 240,000 |
From unit
About the pica
Twelve points or one sixth of an inch.
Symbol: pc
To unit
About the twip
One twentieth of a point.
Symbol: twip
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Conversion standard
Definitions are checked against CSS Values and Units Level 4. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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pc to twip FAQ
How do you convert pica to twip?
Use the formula twip = pc x 240. 1 pica (pc) equals 240 twip (twip).
Is the pc to twip conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.