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Pica (Computer) to Twip Converter

Use this page to convert pica (computer) values into twip, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

Conversion formula

1 pica = 240 twip

1 twip = 0.00416666666666667 pica

Example: 1440 pica = 345,600 twip

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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.

Twip

A twip (twentieth of a point) is a typographic measurement, defined as 1/1440 of an inch.

History: Twips became common in software layout systems that needed integer-friendly point subdivisions.

Current use: Visual Basic and other Microsoft development environments.

Also written as twip, twips.

Pica (Computer) to Twip table

Pica (Computer) [pica]Twip [twip]
0.01 pica2.4 twip
0.1 pica24 twip
1 pica240 twip
2 pica480 twip
5 pica1,200 twip
10 pica2,400 twip
20 pica4,800 twip
50 pica12,000 twip
100 pica24,000 twip

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Twip (twip) are in one Pica (Computer) (pica)?

    One Pica (Computer) equals 240 Twip.

  • How do you convert Pica (Computer) to Twip?

    Multiply the Pica (Computer) value by 240 to get the result in Twip.

  • How do you convert Twip back to Pica (Computer)?

    Multiply the Twip value by 0.00416666666666667 to get back to Pica (Computer).

  • What is 1440 Pica (Computer) in Twip?

    1440 Pica (Computer) equals 345,600 Twip.