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Point (Computer) to Pica (Printer's) Converter

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

Conversion formula

1 pt = 0.0836458333333333 pica (US)

1 pica (US) = 11.9551681195517 pt

Example: 1440 pt = 120.45 pica (US)

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Point (Computer)

The modern DTP point, equal to exactly 1/72 of an inch.

History: Computer points were standardized by digital publishing systems for predictable screen and print layout.

Current use: Most computer software and modern publishing.

Also written as pt, point, points, computer point, computer points.

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 (Computer) to Pica (Printer's) table

Point (Computer) [pt]Pica (Printer's) [pica (US)]
0.01 pt0.000836458333333333 pica (US)
0.1 pt0.00836458333333333 pica (US)
1 pt0.0836458333333333 pica (US)
2 pt0.167291666666667 pica (US)
5 pt0.418229166666667 pica (US)
10 pt0.836458333333333 pica (US)
20 pt1.67291666666667 pica (US)
50 pt4.18229166666667 pica (US)
100 pt8.36458333333333 pica (US)

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Pica (Printer's) (pica (US)) are in one Point (Computer) (pt)?

    One Point (Computer) equals 0.0836458333333333 Pica (Printer's).

  • How do you convert Point (Computer) to Pica (Printer's)?

    Multiply the Point (Computer) value by 0.0836458333333333 to get the result in Pica (Printer's).

  • How do you convert Pica (Printer's) back to Point (Computer)?

    Multiply the Pica (Printer's) value by 11.9551681195517 to get back to Point (Computer).

  • What is 1440 Point (Computer) in Pica (Printer's)?

    1440 Point (Computer) equals 120.45 Pica (Printer's).