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How to Convert from Pica (computer) to Millimeter [mm]
Learn how to convert typography measurements from pica (computer) units to millimeters for precise print and layout design using this easy-to-use online converter.
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Pica (computer) to Millimeter [mm] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms digital typography units called pica (computer) into millimeters, enabling users to accurately convert horizontal and vertical layout sizes in desktop publishing and print production.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value in pica (computer) units you want to convert.
- Select 'pica (computer)' as the input unit and 'millimeter [mm]' as the output unit.
- Click convert to see the equivalent measurement in millimeters.
Key Features
- Converts typography units from pica (computer) to millimeters.
- Uses the PostScript point definition for precise measurement translation.
- Supports layout dimensions like column widths, margins, and gutters.
- Browser-based and simple to use for designers and print professionals.
Examples
- 5 picas (computer) equals approximately 21.17 millimeters.
- 10 picas (computer) equals approximately 42.33 millimeters.
Common Use Cases
- Specifying column widths and measures in newspaper, magazine, and book layouts.
- Setting grids, margins, and gutters in desktop publishing tools like InDesign and QuarkXPress.
- Defining spacing and layout adjustments that require physical dimension translation from digital typography units.
Tips & Best Practices
- Always ensure you are using the PostScript definition of points for accurate conversion.
- Use this tool to verify layout dimensions before print production.
- Remember that millimeters represent absolute physical size, unaffected by screen resolution.
Limitations
- Conversion assumes standard PostScript measurements; non-standard typographic picas may yield inaccuracies.
- Millimeter output reflects physical size and is not influenced by device screen settings.
- Historical or variant pica definitions are not supported by this converter.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What exactly is a pica (computer) in typography?
- A pica (computer) is a typography unit equal to 12 points, where each point is defined as 1/72 inch according to PostScript standards.
- Why convert pica (computer) to millimeters?
- Converting to millimeters helps accurately translate digital layout measurements into physical print dimensions for design and production.
- Are conversions affected by screen resolution?
- No, millimeter measurements provide absolute physical dimensions that are not influenced by screen or device resolution.
Key Terminology
- Pica (computer)
- A typography unit equal to 12 points, based on the PostScript point where one pica equals 1/6 inch.
- Millimeter [mm]
- An SI unit of length equal to one-thousandth of a meter, used to measure physical print dimensions.
- PostScript point
- A unit of length defined as exactly 1/72 inch, used in digital typography to standardize measurements.