Pica to Millimeters Converter

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Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Pica to the units of Millimeters.

Pica to Millimeters Converter | pica to mm
  1. Enter the input Pica value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Pica into Millimeters in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Millimeters label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Millimeters value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Millimeters value using the Copy button.
  4. To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
  5. You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.

What is the Formula to convert Pica to Millimeters?

The formula to convert given length from Pica to Millimeters is:

Length(Millimeters) = Length(Pica) / 0.23622047244

Substitute the given value of length in pica, i.e., Length(Pica) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the length in millimeters, i.e., Length(Millimeters).

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a print layout uses 12 picas for the width of a column.
Convert this width from picas to Millimeters.

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 12

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to millimeters is:

Length(Millimeters) = Length(Pica) / 0.23622047244

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Pica) = 12 in the above formula.

Length(Millimeters) = 12 / 0.23622047244

Length(Millimeters) = 50.8

Final Answer:

Therefore, 12 pica is equal to 50.8 mm.

The length is 50.8 mm, in millimeters.

2

Consider that a typesetter measures a line of text to be 6 picas long.
Convert this length from picas to Millimeters.

Answer:

Given:

The length in pica is:

Length(Pica) = 6

Formula:

The formula to convert length from pica to millimeters is:

Length(Millimeters) = Length(Pica) / 0.23622047244

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Pica) = 6 in the above formula.

Length(Millimeters) = 6 / 0.23622047244

Length(Millimeters) = 25.4

Final Answer:

Therefore, 6 pica is equal to 25.4 mm.

The length is 25.4 mm, in millimeters.

Pica to Millimeters Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Pica to Millimeters.

Pica (pica)Millimeters (mm)
0 pica0 mm
1 pica4.2333 mm
2 pica8.4667 mm
3 pica12.7 mm
4 pica16.9333 mm
5 pica21.1667 mm
6 pica25.4 mm
7 pica29.6333 mm
8 pica33.8667 mm
9 pica38.1 mm
10 pica42.3333 mm
20 pica84.6667 mm
50 pica211.6667 mm
100 pica423.3333 mm
1000 pica4233.3333 mm
10000 pica42333.3333 mm
100000 pica423333.3333 mm

Pica

A pica is a unit of length used primarily in typography and printing. One pica is equivalent to 1/6 of an inch or approximately 4.233 millimeters.

The pica is defined as 12 points, with one point being 1/72 of an inch. It is used to measure the size of type, line length, and spacing in printed materials.

Picas are commonly used in the printing and graphic design industries to ensure consistency in text layout and design. The unit provides a standard measurement for various typographic and layout tasks.

Millimeters

A millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). One millimeter is equivalent to 0.001 meters or approximately 0.03937 inches.

The millimeter is defined as one-thousandth of a meter, making it a precise measurement for small distances.

Millimeters are used worldwide to measure length and distance in various fields, including engineering, manufacturing, and everyday life. Many industries, especially those requiring high precision, have adopted the millimeter as a standard unit of measurement for small lengths.

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