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How to Convert from Pica (printer's) to Point (computer)?
Learn how to easily convert pica (printer's) units to point (computer) units in typography for accurate digital and print layout design.
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Pica (printer's) to Point (computer) Conversion Table
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Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.
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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 unit converter helps transform measurements from the printer's pica, a traditional print unit, to the computer point, a common measurement in digital typography. It is designed to support accurate layout and font sizing decisions in both print and digital formats.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value in pica (printer's) units you want to convert
- Select pica (printer's) as the source unit and point (computer) as the target unit
- Click convert to see the equivalent length in computer points
Key Features
- Converts pica (printer's) units to computer points used in digital typography
- Supports precise layout measurements for print and digital design
- Browser-based and simple to use without special software
- Ideal for desktop publishing, typesetting, and graphic design workflows
Examples
- 2 picas equal 23.910336 points in computer units
- 0.5 pica converts to 5.977584 points
- Use these conversions to translate traditional print measurements into digital typography sizes
Common Use Cases
- Specifying column widths and text block lengths in print newspapers or magazines
- Setting font size and line spacing in desktop publishing software
- Defining page elements and layouts in PDF or PostScript file preparation
- Mapping typographic sizes accurately between print and screen-based media
Tips & Best Practices
- Ensure consistent units when working across print and digital designs
- Double-check converted values especially when exact spacing matters
- Be aware of platform differences that might slightly affect rendering
- Use this tool to maintain harmony between traditional and digital typography scales
Limitations
- Printer's pica and computer point differ slightly, so minor precision issues may occur
- Output appearance can vary due to device resolution and rendering factors
- Differences in CSS point implementations may affect consistency across software
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the exact conversion rate from pica (printer's) to point (computer)?
- One pica (printer's) equals 11.955168 computer points according to the standard conversion rate.
- Why convert pica (printer's) units to computer points?
- Converting from pica (printer's) to computer points allows for consistent typography measurements between traditional print layouts and digital design environments.
- Can this conversion affect the final printed or displayed result?
- Yes, slight differences in measurement units and device rendering can cause minor variations despite exact mathematical conversion.
Key Terminology
- Pica (printer's)
- A traditional typographic unit equal to 12 points or 1/6 of an inch, used in print layout and typesetting.
- Point (computer)
- A digital typography unit equal to 1/72 of an inch, commonly used to specify font size and layout dimensions.