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How to Convert from Pica (computer) to Centimeter [cm]
Easily convert typography measurements from pica (computer) units to centimeters for accurate print and layout design using this online converter.
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Pica (computer) to Centimeter [cm] Conversion Table
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Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.
Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.
Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.
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What Is This Tool?
This converter helps translate measurements from pica (computer), a digital typography unit, to centimeters (cm), a physical unit of length. It is ideal for adjusting digital layout dimensions to real-world print sizes.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value in pica (computer) units you wish to convert.
- Select pica (computer) as the input unit and centimeter [cm] as the output unit.
- Click the convert button to get the equivalent measurement in centimeters.
Key Features
- Converts pica (computer) typography units directly to centimeters.
- Supports precise layout measurements for print and digital design.
- Browser-based tool requiring no installation or setup.
Examples
- 10 picas (computer) equal 4.233333333 centimeters.
- 25 picas (computer) correspond to 10.583333333 centimeters.
Common Use Cases
- Defining column widths, indents, and gutters in newspaper and magazine layouts.
- Setting grids and margins in desktop publishing programs like InDesign and QuarkXPress.
- Converting typographic spacing into physical dimensions for print media.
Tips & Best Practices
- Verify unit selection before conversion to ensure accuracy.
- Use the tool to check layout measurements against physical print requirements.
- Be consistent with unit usage across design projects to maintain uniformity.
Limitations
- Pica (computer) is derived from the PostScript point system and may differ from other pica definitions.
- Conversion precision is limited by rounding and approximations of inch-to-millimeter values.
- Physical output size may vary due to differences in print devices and resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a pica (computer) in typography?
- A pica (computer) is a digital typography unit equal to 12 points, where one pica equals 1/6 inch or approximately 4.2333 millimeters.
- Why convert pica (computer) to centimeters?
- Converting pica (computer) to centimeters helps translate digital layout units into physical measurements for precise print design.
- Does this conversion apply to all types of picas?
- No, this conversion specifically uses the computer pica based on PostScript points and may not match other pica definitions.
Key Terminology
- Pica (computer)
- A digital typography unit equal to 12 PostScript points, used for measuring page layout dimensions.
- Centimeter [cm]
- An SI-derived length unit equal to 0.01 meters, used for physical layout and print measurements.
- PostScript Point
- The base unit in desktop typography defined as exactly 1/72 of an inch.