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Convert Picas to Millimeters

Use our accurate converter to change picas into millimeters. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change picas to millimeters, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Picas = 4.233333 Millimeters

Picas to Millimeters
Pre-defined calculator for direct picas to millimeters conversion.
Picas (pica)
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Millimeters (mm)
Formula: 1 Picas = 4.233333 Millimeters

Unit Information

About Picas

Definition: A pica is a unit for measuring text layout, equal to 12 points.

History: It started hundreds of years ago for setting up printing presses.

Where it is used: Used by designers to set the width of text columns and margins.

Picas to Millimeters Conversion Table

Picas [pica]Millimeters [mm]
0.01 pica0.04233333 mm
0.1 pica0.4233333 mm
1 pica4.233333 mm
2 pica8.466666 mm
3 pica12.699999 mm
5 pica21.166665 mm
10 pica42.33333 mm
20 pica84.66666 mm
50 pica211.66665 mm
100 pica423.3333 mm
1000 pica4,233.333 mm

How to Convert Picas to Millimeters

Calculation: To convert picas to millimeters, multiply the value by the conversion factor (4.233333).

Example: convert 15 pica to mm:
15 pica = 15 × 4.233333 mm = 63.499995 mm

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