To convert picas to points, multiply by 12.
The calculation uses 1 pica = 12 pt. Results are displayed to at most 10 significant digits. Definitions can be exact while a displayed decimal is rounded. Match the displayed precision to your original measurement.
The formula
value in pt = value in pica × 12
pica- Input unit: picas
pt- Output unit: points
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in pica.
- Multiply by the stored conversion factor.
- Read the result in pt; divide by the same factor to convert back.
Worked examples
Worked conversion
1 pica × 12 ≈ 12 pt.
Reverse conversion
12 pt ÷ 12 ≈ 1 pica. Rounding intermediate values can change the last displayed digit.
Frequently asked questions
What factor does this converter use?
It uses 12 pt per pica.
Why can another converter show a slightly different answer?
Check the unit convention first (such as US versus Imperial or decimal versus binary), then compare rounding. Measurement uncertainty is separate from the unit conversion.
pica to pt table
| pica | pt (rounded) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 10 | 120 |
| 100 | 1200 |
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