Inch to Pica (desktop publishing) Converter
1 inch is exactly 6 picas. Convert inches (in) to picas (pc) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.
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Result
Inch to Pica (desktop publishing) conversion
1 in = 6 pcone inch in picas
1 pc ≈ 0.1666666667 inone pica in inches
Inch (in): Exactly 0.0254 meters (international inch).
Pica (desktop publishing) (pc): Exactly 12 points, 1/6 inch (about 4.233 mm). Used for column widths and line lengths.
Source:Inch: International yard and pound agreement (1959); Pica (desktop publishing): W3C CSS Values and Units Module Level 3 (absolute lengths)
How to convert inches to picas
To convert inches to picas, multiply the number of inches by 6.
Formula
pc = in × 6
Examples
- 5 in = 5 × 6 = 30 pc
- 25 in = 25 × 6 = 150 pc
- 100 in = 100 × 6 = 600 pc
Inch to Pica (desktop publishing) conversion table
| Inch (in) | Pica (desktop publishing) (pc) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 in | 0.6 pc |
| 0.5 in | 3 pc |
| 1 in | 6 pc |
| 2 in | 12 pc |
| 3 in | 18 pc |
| 5 in | 30 pc |
| 10 in | 60 pc |
| 20 in | 120 pc |
| 25 in | 150 pc |
| 50 in | 300 pc |
| 100 in | 600 pc |
| 250 in | 1500 pc |
| 500 in | 3000 pc |
| 1000 in | 6000 pc |
Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.
Frequently asked questions
- How many picas are in one inch?
- One inch is exactly 6 picas.
- How do I convert picas to inches?
- To convert picas to inches, multiply the number of picas by about 0.1666666667. The formula is in = pc × 0.1666666667.
- Is this conversion exact?
- Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 6 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
- Which is larger, a inch or a pica?
- A inch is 6 times larger than a pica. In other words, a pica is exactly 1/6 of a inch.