Converter group
Other Converters
Typography Converter
Result
... Pica (Computer) = ... Pica (Printer's)
Find the units to convert
Pica (Computer) to Pica (Printer's) Converter
Use this page to convert pica (computer) values into pica (printer's), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 pica = 1.00375 pica (US)
1 pica (US) = 0.99626400996264 pica
Example: 1440 pica = 1,445.4 pica (US)
Jump to another pair
Pica (Computer)
Exactly 1/6 of an inch.
History: The computer pica follows the digital point system used in page layout.
Current use: Modern graphic design and layout.
Also written as pica, picas, computer pica, computer picas.
Pica (Printer's)
Approximately 0.166 inches (4.22 mm).
History: Printer's picas come from traditional type measurement before digital publishing.
Current use: Historical typography.
Also written as pica (US), printer pica, printer picas.
Pica (Computer) to Pica (Printer's) table
| Pica (Computer) [pica] | Pica (Printer's) [pica (US)] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pica | 0.0100375 pica (US) |
| 0.1 pica | 0.100375 pica (US) |
| 1 pica | 1.00375 pica (US) |
| 2 pica | 2.0075 pica (US) |
| 5 pica | 5.01875 pica (US) |
| 10 pica | 10.0375 pica (US) |
| 20 pica | 20.075 pica (US) |
| 50 pica | 50.1875 pica (US) |
| 100 pica | 100.375 pica (US) |
Frequently asked questions
How many Pica (Printer's) (pica (US)) are in one Pica (Computer) (pica)?
One Pica (Computer) equals 1.00375 Pica (Printer's).
How do you convert Pica (Computer) to Pica (Printer's)?
Multiply the Pica (Computer) value by 1.00375 to get the result in Pica (Printer's).
How do you convert Pica (Printer's) back to Pica (Computer)?
Multiply the Pica (Printer's) value by 0.99626400996264 to get back to Pica (Computer).
What is 1440 Pica (Computer) in Pica (Printer's)?
1440 Pica (Computer) equals 1,445.4 Pica (Printer's).