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Pica (Printer's) to Point (Printer's) Converter
Use this page to convert pica (printer's) values into point (printer's), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 pica (US) = 12 pt (US)
1 pt (US) = 0.0833333333333333 pica (US)
Example: 1440 pica (US) = 17,280 pt (US)
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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.
Point (Printer's)
Defined as 0.013837 inches (0.3514598 mm).
History: Printer's points come from traditional metal type and pre-digital printing systems.
Current use: Historical and traditional printing.
Also written as pt (US), printer point, printer points.
Pica (Printer's) to Point (Printer's) table
| Pica (Printer's) [pica (US)] | Point (Printer's) [pt (US)] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pica (US) | 0.12 pt (US) |
| 0.1 pica (US) | 1.2 pt (US) |
| 1 pica (US) | 12 pt (US) |
| 2 pica (US) | 24 pt (US) |
| 5 pica (US) | 60 pt (US) |
| 10 pica (US) | 120 pt (US) |
| 20 pica (US) | 240 pt (US) |
| 50 pica (US) | 600 pt (US) |
| 100 pica (US) | 1,200 pt (US) |
Frequently asked questions
How many Point (Printer's) (pt (US)) are in one Pica (Printer's) (pica (US))?
One Pica (Printer's) equals 12 Point (Printer's).
How do you convert Pica (Printer's) to Point (Printer's)?
Multiply the Pica (Printer's) value by 12 to get the result in Point (Printer's).
How do you convert Point (Printer's) back to Pica (Printer's)?
Multiply the Point (Printer's) value by 0.0833333333333333 to get back to Pica (Printer's).
What is 1440 Pica (Printer's) in Point (Printer's)?
1440 Pica (Printer's) equals 17,280 Point (Printer's).