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Picas to Points Converter (pc to pt)
points = picas × 12. 1 pica = 1/6 in = 12 pt (PostScript).
A PostScript pica is 12 points, and a point is 1/72 in. Six picas make an inch. InDesign’s “p6” is this pica. CSS px is a different conversation — use points to pixels if the output is a screen.
Picas
pica → pt
12 pt
1 pica = 12 pt. 6 picas = 72 pt = 1 in. A 12-pica column is 2 in.
- You typed
- 1 pica
- One pt is
- 0.08 pica
- How it’s calculated
- points = picas × 12. 1 pica = 1/6 in = 12 pt (PostScript).
Plain-English guide
Terms & how it works
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Picas
The “Picas” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.
How this calculator works
A PostScript pica is 12 points, and a point is 1/72 in. Six picas make an inch. InDesign’s “p6” is this pica. CSS px is a different conversation — use points to pixels if the output is a screen. points = picas × 12. 1 pica = 1/6 in = 12 pt (PostScript). Example: 1 pica = 12 pt. 6 picas = 72 pt = 1 in. A 12-pica column is 2 in.
points = picas × 12. 1 pica = 1/6 in = 12 pt (PostScript).
Example: 1 pica = 12 pt. 6 picas = 72 pt = 1 in. A 12-pica column is 2 in.
When to use this Picas to Points
Common use cases
- A PostScript pica is 12 points, and a point is 1/72 in. Six picas make an inch. InDesign’s “p6” is this pica. CSS px is a different conversation — use points to pixels if the output is a screen.
- Sanity-check with this case: 1 pica = 12 pt. 6 picas = 72 pt = 1 in. A 12-pica column is 2 in.
- The relationship is: points = picas × 12. 1 pica = 1/6 in = 12 pt (PostScript).
Localized examples
- Unit Converters: the example on this page uses the same formula as the widget.
What you get
- Fields: Picas
- points = picas × 12. 1 pica = 1/6 in = 12 pt (PostScript).
- Example on the page: 1 pica = 12 pt. 6 picas = 72 pt = 1 in. A 12-pica column is 2 in.
How to Convert Picas to Points Step-by-Step
- 1Enter Picas. Use the values you have, not a catalog average, unless that is all you know.
- 2points = picas × 12. 1 pica = 1/6 in = 12 pt (PostScript).
- 3Worked case: 1 pica = 12 pt. 6 picas = 72 pt = 1 in. A 12-pica column is 2 in.
- 4Check which dictionary the other person is using — US or UK, decimal or 1,024 — then trust the number.
Governing formula
points = picas × 12. 1 pica = 1/6 in = 12 pt (PostScript).
1 pica = 12 pt. 6 picas = 72 pt = 1 in. A 12-pica column is 2 in.
Example: set Picas = 1, then read the result.
Variable definitions
- value
Picas
The “Picas” field. Default 1; typical range 0–1000000000.
- The conversion (points = picas × 12. 1 pica = 1/6 in = 12 pt (PostScript).) does not pick US vs UK gallons, SI vs binary megabytes, or Mach at altitude for you. Read the footnote on the page.
- Nothing here is uploaded for the calculation itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
TeX has its own slightly different point. This page is DTP/PostScript 1/72 in.
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Feb 28, 2026
Very usable on mobile. Would love a save/export option later, but the math feels solid.
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