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Convert Pica (Computer) to PostScript Point - Online Typography Units Converter
Easily convert values from pica (computer) to PostScript points using our online typography unit converter. Ideal for designers and publishers working with digital layouts.
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Pica (computer) to PostScript point 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 transform measurements from the computer pica unit, commonly used for page layout dimensions, into PostScript points, which are precise units for font sizes and detailed typography in digital publishing.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter a value in picas (computer) that you want to convert.
- Select pica (computer) as the from-unit and PostScript point as the to-unit.
- Click the convert button to see the result in PostScript points.
Key Features
- Converts pica (computer) measurements to PostScript points accurately.
- Supports typography units used in digital and desktop publishing environments.
- Browser-based tool requiring no installation for quick conversions.
Examples
- Converting 5 picas results in 60 PostScript points (5 × 12).
- Converting 2.5 picas yields 30 PostScript points (2.5 × 12).
Common Use Cases
- Specifying column widths and margins in newspaper and magazine layouts.
- Setting grids, indents, and gutters in desktop publishing software like InDesign and QuarkXPress.
- Defining font sizes, line heights, and spacing in digital typography and CSS styling.
Tips & Best Practices
- Use this converter to translate coarse layout units into finer typographic details.
- Verify compatibility of PostScript points in your software to ensure consistent sizing.
- Consider device resolution and printer DPI for print-related measurements.
Limitations
- Conversion assumes standardized PostScript points; alternative point definitions may vary.
- Rounding in digital typesetting tools can affect precision.
- Pica (computer) units mainly apply to digital formats and may not match physical print dimensions exactly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a pica (computer) in digital typography?
- A pica (computer) is a digital typography unit equal to 12 points or 1/6 of an inch, used for measuring layout dimensions such as column widths and indents.
- How is a PostScript point defined?
- A PostScript point is exactly 1/72 of an inch, used primarily to measure font sizes, line spacing, and other precise page layout dimensions in digital publishing.
- Why convert picas to PostScript points?
- Converting picas to PostScript points allows for finer control over typography by translating broader layout units into more precise measurements for font and spacing adjustments.
Key Terminology
- Pica (computer)
- A digital typography unit equal to 12 PostScript points or 1/6 inch, used primarily for measuring page layout dimensions like columns and indents.
- PostScript point
- A standardized typographic unit defined as 1/72 inch, used in digital publishing to measure font sizes, line heights, and layout dimensions.