Convert Picas to Pixels
1 pica = 16 pixels. Multiply the number of picas by 16.
Picas to Pixels table
| Picas | Pixels |
|---|---|
| 1 pc | 16 px |
| 2 pc | 32 px |
| 3 pc | 48 px |
| 4 pc | 64 px |
| 5 pc | 80 px |
| 10 pc | 160 px |
| 20 pc | 320 px |
| 25 pc | 400 px |
| 50 pc | 800 px |
| 100 pc | 1,600 px |
| 500 pc | 8,000 px |
| 1000 pc | 16,000 px |
Picas to Pixels in your head
Multiply by 16.
That is exact for everyday purposes.
10 pc → 160 px in your head, 160 px exactly.
About these units
The pica (pc) is a specialist or regional unit of typography.
The pixel (96 dpi) (px) is a specialist or regional unit of typography.
Going the other way, 1 pixel (96 dpi) = 0.0625 picas. Print work runs on points and picas, screens run on pixels at 96 DPI, and Word documents secretly run on twips. Convert type and layout measurements without opening a spec sheet.
Frequently asked
- How many pixels are in a pica?
- 1 pica = 16 pixels.
- How do you convert picas to pixels?
- Multiply the number of picas by 16.
- What is 10 pc in px?
- 10 pc = 160 px.