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Point (PostScript) to Pica (Computer) Converter

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

Conversion formula

1 pt (PS) = 0.0833333333333333 pica

1 pica = 12 pt (PS)

Example: 1440 pt (PS) = 120 pica

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Point (PostScript)

The point used in the PostScript page description language.

History: PostScript helped establish a device-independent point model for desktop publishing.

Current use: Digital printing.

Also written as pt (PS), postscript point, postscript points.

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.

Point (PostScript) to Pica (Computer) table

Point (PostScript) [pt (PS)]Pica (Computer) [pica]
0.01 pt (PS)0.000833333333333333 pica
0.1 pt (PS)0.00833333333333333 pica
1 pt (PS)0.0833333333333333 pica
2 pt (PS)0.166666666666667 pica
5 pt (PS)0.416666666666667 pica
10 pt (PS)0.833333333333333 pica
20 pt (PS)1.66666666666667 pica
50 pt (PS)4.16666666666667 pica
100 pt (PS)8.33333333333333 pica

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Pica (Computer) (pica) are in one Point (PostScript) (pt (PS))?

    One Point (PostScript) equals 0.0833333333333333 Pica (Computer).

  • How do you convert Point (PostScript) to Pica (Computer)?

    Multiply the Point (PostScript) value by 0.0833333333333333 to get the result in Pica (Computer).

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

    Multiply the Pica (Computer) value by 12 to get back to Point (PostScript).

  • What is 1440 Point (PostScript) in Pica (Computer)?

    1440 Point (PostScript) equals 120 Pica (Computer).