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Convert PostScript Point to Pica (Computer) Online
Easily convert typography measurements from PostScript points to picas (computer) for precise layout and design work in digital and print publishing.
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PostScript point to Pica (computer) 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 allows you to change values from PostScript points, a digital typography unit, into picas (computer), a coarser unit used in page layout design. It helps translate detailed font and spacing sizes into larger layout measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value in PostScript points you wish to convert.
- Select PostScript point as the source unit and pica (computer) as the target unit.
- Click the convert button to view the result in picas (computer).
- Use the converted value for layout and typography adjustments.
Key Features
- Converts typographic units from PostScript points to computer picas quickly.
- Supports layout dimension planning for digital and print design.
- Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
- Ideal for adjusting columns, gutters, margins, and indents.
Examples
- Convert 12 PostScript points to get 1 pica (computer).
- Convert 36 PostScript points to get 3 picas (computer).
Common Use Cases
- Specifying font sizes and line heights in digital documents.
- Defining margins, columns, and gutters in print and PDF layouts.
- Setting indents and spacing in desktop publishing software like InDesign or QuarkXPress.
- Applying CSS measurements using 'pc' units for web design.
Tips & Best Practices
- Use this conversion for translating precise typography sizes into larger layout units.
- Check layout designs in coarse units like picas for easier grid and margin adjustments.
- Remember that picas simplify spacing decisions compared to points.
- Verify conversions with your design software to ensure consistency.
Limitations
- The conversion assumes standard printing resolution with fixed unit definitions.
- It does not account for device-specific scaling or non-PostScript historic typographic points.
- Converts only between PostScript points and computer picas, other units not supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a PostScript point?
- A PostScript point is a typographic unit equal to 1/72 of an inch, used in digital typography to measure fonts and page dimensions.
- How many points are in one pica (computer)?
- A computer pica equals 12 PostScript points, corresponding to 1/6 of an inch.
- Why convert from points to picas?
- Converting to picas helps simplify layout measurements like column widths and gutters which are easier to manage in coarser units.
Key Terminology
- PostScript point
- A standardized typography unit equal to 1/72 of an inch, used for measuring font sizes and page layout.
- Pica (computer)
- A digital typography unit equal to 12 PostScript points or 1/6 inch, commonly used for measuring layout widths and spacing.
- Leading
- The vertical space between lines of text, often specified in points for typographic layout.