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How to Convert from Pica (computer) to Pica (printer's)?
Learn to convert measurements from pica (computer) to pica (printer's) unit accurately for desktop publishing, print layout, and typography projects.
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Pica (computer) to Pica (printer's) Conversion Table
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Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables
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 you transform values measured in pica (computer), a digital typography unit, into pica (printer's), the traditional print measurement, ensuring layout consistency between digital and printed media.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value in pica (computer) units you want to convert.
- Select pica (computer) as the input unit and pica (printer's) as the output unit.
- Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in pica (printer's).
Key Features
- Converts pica (computer) units accurately to pica (printer's) units.
- Supports desktop publishing and print layout measurements.
- Browser-based and easy to use for typography professionals.
- Handles unit differences used in software and print standards.
Examples
- Convert 10 pica (computer) to get approximately 10.0375 pica (printer's).
- Convert 25 pica (computer) to obtain about 25.09375 pica (printer's).
Common Use Cases
- Specifying column widths and measure layouts in newspapers, magazines, and books.
- Setting margins, gutters, and grids in desktop publishing software like InDesign or QuarkXPress.
- Defining line length and vertical spacing (leading) for print and digital typesetting.
Tips & Best Practices
- Always consider slight differences between digital and printer's pica for precise layouts.
- Account for software rounding and printing calibration when converting units.
- Use this conversion to maintain consistency across digital design and physical print materials.
Limitations
- The unit difference is minimal but can influence high-precision design work.
- Conversion accuracy depends on rounding used by software and printer calibration.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between pica (computer) and pica (printer's)?
- Pica (computer) is a digital typography unit based on PostScript points, while pica (printer's) is a traditional print measurement. The computer pica is slightly different, being about 1.00375 times the printer's pica.
- Why should I convert pica (computer) to pica (printer's)?
- Converting ensures that measurements used in digital layouts match those in printed materials, helping maintain precise alignment and spacing across formats.
- Can this conversion be applied in CSS?
- Yes, CSS uses 'pc' units for pica corresponding to the computer pica, so converting helps in coordinating web and print layouts.
Key Terminology
- Pica (computer)
- A digital typography unit equal to 12 points, based on the PostScript point, used in specifying page-layout dimensions digitally.
- Pica (printer's)
- A traditional typographic unit equal to 12 points or 1/6 inch, used in print and digital page layouts for measuring columns, text lengths, and spacing.
- Conversion Rate
- The factor used to convert pica (computer) units to pica (printer's) units, approximately 1.00375001.