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Points to picas converter

Convert points (pt) to picas (pc). The reference table uses 16 px element and root fonts; examples label any different font basis.

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Instant conversion

Edit either value. Decimals and scientific notation supported.

pt

pc

CONVERSION

1 pt ≈ 0.08333333333 pc

Precision changes displayed rounding, not calculation accuracy.

FORMULApc = pt ÷ 12

FORMULA & EXAMPLES

How to convert Points to picas

pc = pt ÷ 12

Divide the pt reading by 12.

Worked examples

12 pt ≈ 1 pc

12 ÷ 12 ≈ 1

Font basis for this example: element 16 px; root 16 px.

72 pt ≈ 6 pc

72 ÷ 12 ≈ 6

Font basis for this example: element 16 px; root 16 px.

Frequently asked questions

Which font or display assumption applies?

em and rem depend on the specified font context. CSS absolute units have fixed relationships to reference pixels, which do not necessarily equal physical display pixels.

Points to picas table

Fixed reference · Point to Pica · Element and root font sizes: 16 px

Reference values use this page’s named pair and default context. Calculator precision and font settings do not change this table.

Point (pt)Pica (pc)
00
0.10.008333333333
0.50.04166666667
10.08333333333
20.1666666667
50.4166666667
100.8333333333
252.083333333
504.166666667
1008.333333333
100083.33333333
Table results use 10 significant figures; decimal formula coefficients use up to 15. Calculations use the unit definitions before rounding. Extra digits do not improve measurement accuracy.

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