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

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

Conversion formula

1 pt (US) = 0.0833333333333333 pica (US)

1 pica (US) = 12 pt (US)

Example: 1440 pt (US) = 120 pica (US)

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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)

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) to Pica (Printer's) table

Point (Printer's) [pt (US)]Pica (Printer's) [pica (US)]
0.01 pt (US)0.000833333333333333 pica (US)
0.1 pt (US)0.00833333333333333 pica (US)
1 pt (US)0.0833333333333333 pica (US)
2 pt (US)0.166666666666667 pica (US)
5 pt (US)0.416666666666667 pica (US)
10 pt (US)0.833333333333333 pica (US)
20 pt (US)1.66666666666667 pica (US)
50 pt (US)4.16666666666667 pica (US)
100 pt (US)8.33333333333333 pica (US)

Frequently asked questions

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

    One Point (Printer's) equals 0.0833333333333333 Pica (Printer's).

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

    Multiply the Point (Printer's) value by 0.0833333333333333 to get the result in Pica (Printer's).

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

    Multiply the Pica (Printer's) value by 12 to get back to Point (Printer's).

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

    1440 Point (Printer's) equals 120 Pica (Printer's).