How to convert picas to points
pt = pc × 12Multiply the value in picas by 12. To go the other way, multiply by 0.08333333333 (or divide by 12).
A pica is larger than a point: one pica contains 12 points.
Worked examples
- 1 pica1 pc × 12 = 12 pt
- 5 picas5 pc × 12 = 60 pt
- 10 picas10 pc × 12 = 120 pt
- 20 picas20 pc × 12 = 240 pt
- 100 picas100 pc × 12 = 1,200 pt
Picas to points conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Picas (pc) | Points (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 pc | 1.2 pt |
| 0.25 pc | 3 pt |
| 0.5 pc | 6 pt |
| 1 pc | 12 pt |
| 2 pc | 24 pt |
| 3 pc | 36 pt |
| 4 pc | 48 pt |
| 5 pc | 60 pt |
| 6 pc | 72 pt |
| 7 pc | 84 pt |
| 8 pc | 96 pt |
| 9 pc | 108 pt |
| 10 pc | 120 pt |
| Picas (pc) | Points (pt) |
|---|---|
| 12 pc | 144 pt |
| 15 pc | 180 pt |
| 20 pc | 240 pt |
| 25 pc | 300 pt |
| 30 pc | 360 pt |
| 40 pc | 480 pt |
| 50 pc | 600 pt |
| 75 pc | 900 pt |
| 100 pc | 1,200 pt |
| 250 pc | 3,000 pt |
| 500 pc | 6,000 pt |
| 1,000 pc | 12,000 pt |
About the units
Pica (pc)
Twelve points, or one sixth of an inch. One pica equals 0.004233333333 meters (m).
Point (pt)
Exactly 1/72 inch (≈ 0.3528 mm), the PostScript/desktop-publishing point. One point equals 0.0003527777778 meters (m).
Frequently asked questions
How many points are in one pica?
There are 12 points in one pica, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert picas to points?
Multiply the number of picas by 12. For example, 10 pc × 12 = 120 pt.
How many picas are in one point?
One point equals 0.08333333333 picas. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 12.
What is 10 picas in points?
10 pc = 120 pt.
Is this pc to pt converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.