Point to Pica Converter
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Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Point to the units of Pica.
- Enter the input Point value in the text field.
- The calculator converts the given Point into Pica in realtime β using the conversion formula, and displays under the Pica label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Pica value is re-calculated, just like that.
- You may copy the resulting Pica value using the Copy button.
- To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
- You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.
Calculation
Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.
Examples
1
Consider that a font size is set to 12 points in a document.
Convert this size from points to Pica.
Answer:
Given:
The length in point is:
Length(Point) = 12
Formula:
The formula to convert length from point to pica is:
Length(Pica) = Length(Point) / 12.000000000084666
Substitution:
Substitute given weight Length(Point) = 12 in the above formula.
Length(Pica) = 12 / 12.000000000084666
Length(Pica) = 1
Final Answer:
Therefore, 12 point is equal to 1 pica.
The length is 1 pica, in pica.
2
Consider that a headline is designed with a font size of 24 points.
Convert this size from points to Pica.
Answer:
Given:
The length in point is:
Length(Point) = 24
Formula:
The formula to convert length from point to pica is:
Length(Pica) = Length(Point) / 12.000000000084666
Substitution:
Substitute given weight Length(Point) = 24 in the above formula.
Length(Pica) = 24 / 12.000000000084666
Length(Pica) = 2
Final Answer:
Therefore, 24 point is equal to 2 pica.
The length is 2 pica, in pica.
Point to Pica Conversion Table
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Point to Pica.
| Point (point) | Pica (pica) |
|---|
|
| 0 point | 0 pica |
| 1 point | 0.08333333333 pica |
| 2 point | 0.1667 pica |
| 3 point | 0.25 pica |
| 4 point | 0.3333 pica |
| 5 point | 0.4167 pica |
| 6 point | 0.5 pica |
| 7 point | 0.5833 pica |
| 8 point | 0.6667 pica |
| 9 point | 0.75 pica |
| 10 point | 0.8333 pica |
| 20 point | 1.6667 pica |
| 50 point | 4.1667 pica |
| 100 point | 8.3333 pica |
| 1000 point | 83.3333 pica |
| 10000 point | 833.3333 pica |
| 100000 point | 8333.3333 pica |
Point
A point is a unit of length used primarily in typography and printing. One point is equivalent to 1/72 of an inch or approximately 0.3528 millimeters.
The point is defined as a standard unit of measurement for font sizes, line spacing, and other typographic elements in printed materials.
Points are widely used in the printing and graphic design industries to specify the size of type, spacing, and other design elements. The unit ensures precision and consistency in the presentation of text and graphics.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the formula for converting Point to Pica in Length?
The formula to convert Point to Pica in Length is:
Point / 12.000000000084666
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Length conversion tool, which converts Point to Pica, is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Length from Point to Pica?
To convert Length from Point to Pica, you can use the following formula:
Point / 12.000000000084666
For example, if you have a value in Point, you substitute that value in place of Point in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Pica.
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