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How to Convert from Centimeter [cm] to Pica (computer)
Convert measurements from centimeters to pica (computer) units commonly used in digital typography and desktop publishing for precise layout control.
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Centimeter [cm] to Pica (computer) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms physical length measurements expressed in centimeters into pica (computer), a standard unit in digital typography and desktop publishing used for setting page layout dimensions such as column widths, margins, and gutters.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value in centimeters representing the physical measurement of your layout.
- Select centimeters as the input unit and choose pica (computer) as the output unit.
- Click convert to obtain the corresponding measurement in computer picas for digital typography use.
Key Features
- Converts centimeters, an SI-derived length unit, to computer pica units used in typography.
- Uses the precise conversion rate where 1 centimeter equals approximately 2.36 picas.
- Supports translation of physical layout sizes into units compatible with print and digital typesetting tools.
Examples
- 5 cm converts to approximately 11.811 pica (computer).
- 10 cm converts to approximately 23.622 pica (computer).
Common Use Cases
- Setting up page and artboard sizes, including standard or custom print formats.
- Determining margins, column widths, gutters, and trim or bleed values in print design.
- Measuring printed materials such as posters and flyers to ensure layout accuracy.
- Specifying measurements of columns and grids in newspapers, magazines, and books.
- Using typographic spacing adjustments like indents and gutters in desktop publishing software and CSS styling.
Tips & Best Practices
- Verify physical measurements before conversion to maintain layout precision.
- Use this conversion to harmonize physical and digital design dimensions effectively.
- Be mindful of slight differences due to printer margins or screen resolution variances.
Limitations
- Pica (computer) units rely on a fixed point size and may not exactly correspond to physical measurements due to device variations.
- Measurement mismatches can occur because of printer margins, display resolutions, or rounding behavior in software.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a centimeter in typography?
- A centimeter is an SI-derived unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, used in typography to specify physical dimensions like page size, margins, and print layout measurements.
- How is a computer pica defined?
- A computer pica equals 12 points, with one point defined as 1/72 inch, making a pica exactly 1/6 inch, used for horizontal and vertical measurements in digital typography.
- Why convert from centimeters to picas?
- Converting helps translate physical layout measurements into typographic units compatible with desktop publishing and digital typesetting tools for accurate design.
Key Terminology
- Centimeter [cm]
- An SI-derived unit of length equal to 0.01 meters, used in typography for physical layout dimensions such as page size and margins.
- Pica (computer)
- A unit in digital typography equal to 12 points or 1/6 inch, used for measuring layout dimensions like columns, indents, and gutters.
- Point
- A unit of length in typography defined as 1/72 inch, forming the basis for defining a pica.