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Convert Picas to Points

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

How to Calculate

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

Rule: 1 Picas = 11.9999914961 Points

Picas to Points
Pre-defined calculator for direct picas to points conversion.
Picas (pica)
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Points (pt)
Formula: 1 Picas = 11.9999915 Points

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 Points Conversion Table

Picas [pica]Points [pt]
0.01 pica0.119999915 pt
0.1 pica1.1999991496 pt
1 pica11.9999914961 pt
2 pica23.9999829921 pt
3 pica35.9999744882 pt
5 pica59.9999574803 pt
10 pica119.9999149607 pt
20 pica239.9998299214 pt
50 pica599.9995748034 pt
100 pica1,199.9991496068 pt
1000 pica11,999.9914960683 pt

How to Convert Picas to Points

Calculation: To convert picas to points, multiply the value by the conversion factor (11.9999914961).

Example: convert 15 pica to pt:
15 pica = 15 × 11.9999914961 pt = 179.999872441 pt

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