How to convert pixels to picas
pc = px × 0.0625Multiply the value in pixels by 0.0625. To go the other way, multiply by 16 (or divide by 0.0625).
A pixel is smaller than a pica: it takes 16 pixels to make one pica.
Worked examples
- 1 pixel (CSS)1 px × 0.0625 = 0.0625 pc
- 5 pixels5 px × 0.0625 = 0.3125 pc
- 10 pixels10 px × 0.0625 = 0.625 pc
- 20 pixels20 px × 0.0625 = 1.25 pc
- 100 pixels100 px × 0.0625 = 6.25 pc
Pixels to picas conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Pixels (px) | Picas (pc) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 px | 0.00625 pc |
| 0.25 px | 0.015625 pc |
| 0.5 px | 0.03125 pc |
| 1 px | 0.0625 pc |
| 2 px | 0.125 pc |
| 3 px | 0.1875 pc |
| 4 px | 0.25 pc |
| 5 px | 0.3125 pc |
| 6 px | 0.375 pc |
| 7 px | 0.4375 pc |
| 8 px | 0.5 pc |
| 9 px | 0.5625 pc |
| 10 px | 0.625 pc |
| Pixels (px) | Picas (pc) |
|---|---|
| 12 px | 0.75 pc |
| 15 px | 0.9375 pc |
| 20 px | 1.25 pc |
| 25 px | 1.5625 pc |
| 30 px | 1.875 pc |
| 40 px | 2.5 pc |
| 50 px | 3.125 pc |
| 75 px | 4.6875 pc |
| 100 px | 6.25 pc |
| 250 px | 15.625 pc |
| 500 px | 31.25 pc |
| 1,000 px | 62.5 pc |
About the units
Pixel (px)
The CSS reference pixel, defined as exactly 1/96 inch. One pixel equals 0.0002645833333 meters (m).
Pica (pc)
Twelve points, or one sixth of an inch. One pica equals 0.004233333333 meters (m).
Frequently asked questions
How many picas are in one pixel?
There are 0.0625 picas in one pixel, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert pixels to picas?
Multiply the number of pixels by 0.0625. For example, 10 px × 0.0625 = 0.625 pc.
How many pixels are in one pica?
One pica equals 16 pixels. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.0625.
What is 10 pixels in picas?
10 px = 0.625 pc.
Is this px to pc 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.