Converter group
Other Converters
Typography Converter
Result
... Pica (Printer's) = ... Pica (Computer)
Find the units to convert
Pica (Printer's) to Pica (Computer) Converter
Use this page to convert pica (printer's) values into pica (computer), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 pica (US) = 0.99626400996264 pica
1 pica = 1.00375 pica (US)
Example: 1440 pica (US) = 1,434.6201743462 pica
Jump to another pair
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)
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) to Pica (Computer) table
| Pica (Printer's) [pica (US)] | Pica (Computer) [pica] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pica (US) | 0.0099626400996264 pica |
| 0.1 pica (US) | 0.099626400996264 pica |
| 1 pica (US) | 0.99626400996264 pica |
| 2 pica (US) | 1.99252801992528 pica |
| 5 pica (US) | 4.9813200498132 pica |
| 10 pica (US) | 9.9626400996264 pica |
| 20 pica (US) | 19.9252801992528 pica |
| 50 pica (US) | 49.813200498132 pica |
| 100 pica (US) | 99.626400996264 pica |
Frequently asked questions
How many Pica (Computer) (pica) are in one Pica (Printer's) (pica (US))?
One Pica (Printer's) equals 0.99626400996264 Pica (Computer).
How do you convert Pica (Printer's) to Pica (Computer)?
Multiply the Pica (Printer's) value by 0.99626400996264 to get the result in Pica (Computer).
How do you convert Pica (Computer) back to Pica (Printer's)?
Multiply the Pica (Computer) value by 1.00375 to get back to Pica (Printer's).
What is 1440 Pica (Printer's) in Pica (Computer)?
1440 Pica (Printer's) equals 1,434.6201743462 Pica (Computer).