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How to Convert from Point (computer) to Pica (printer's)?
Easily convert typography units from the computer point to the printer's pica for accurate print and digital design measurements.
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Point (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 transforms measurements from the computer point, a digital typography unit, to the printer's pica, a traditional print layout unit. It helps align font sizes and layout dimensions between screen design and print production.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value measured in computer points
- Select 'point (computer)' as the unit to convert from
- Choose 'pica (printer's)' as the target unit
- Click convert to see the equivalent measurement in picas
Key Features
- Converts from the digital computer point unit to the printer's pica unit
- Supports typography measurements used in desktop publishing and print workflows
- Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick conversions
Examples
- Convert 12 points (computer) to picas: 12 × 0.0836458342 = 1 pica (printer's)
- Convert 36 points (computer) to picas: 36 × 0.0836458342 = 3.011 picas (printer's)
Common Use Cases
- Mapping digital font sizes to traditional print layouts
- Specifying column widths and text block lengths in magazines and newspapers
- Setting vertical spacing and layout measurements in print production
Tips & Best Practices
- Verify which point system is used before converting to avoid discrepancies
- Use this conversion to ensure consistent typography in both digital and print media
- Cross-check converted measurements when precise layout control is critical
Limitations
- Computer points differ from historical metal-type points and TeX points
- Rounding may affect precision in highly detailed layouts
- Primarily intended for bridging digital typography and traditional print units, less relevant for screen-only designs
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a computer point in typography?
- A computer point is a digital unit of length equal to 1/72 of an inch, used to define font sizes and layout dimensions.
- What defines a printer's pica?
- A printer's pica is a traditional print unit equal to 12 points or 1/6 of an inch, used for measuring columns and spacing.
- Why convert from computer points to printer's picas?
- To translate digital font and layout sizes into traditional print units for accurate and consistent printed design.
Key Terminology
- Point (computer)
- A digital typographic unit equal to 1/72 of an inch, used to specify font sizes and layout dimensions.
- Pica (printer's)
- A traditional print unit equal to 12 points or 1/6 of an inch for measuring columns, text, and spacing.