Convert Picas to Points
1 pica = 12 points. Multiply the number of picas by 12.
Picas to Points table
| Picas | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 pc | 12 pt |
| 2 pc | 24 pt |
| 3 pc | 36 pt |
| 4 pc | 48 pt |
| 5 pc | 60 pt |
| 10 pc | 120 pt |
| 20 pc | 240 pt |
| 25 pc | 300 pt |
| 50 pc | 600 pt |
| 100 pc | 1,200 pt |
| 500 pc | 6,000 pt |
| 1000 pc | 12,000 pt |
Picas to Points in your head
Multiply by 12.
That is exact for everyday purposes.
10 pc → 120 pt in your head, 120 pt exactly.
About these units
The pica (pc) is a specialist or regional unit of typography.
The point (dtp) (pt) is a specialist or regional unit of typography.
Going the other way, 1 point (dtp) = 0.083333333 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 points are in a pica?
- 1 pica = 12 points.
- How do you convert picas to points?
- Multiply the number of picas by 12.
- What is 10 pc in pt?
- 10 pc = 120 pt.