Picas to Points Converter pc → pt
1 pica (pc) = 12 points (pt). Type a value below — the conversion happens instantly, entirely on your device.
1 pc = 12 pt
1 picas = 12 points
1 × 12 = 12
1 pc equals 12 pt, so multiplying by 12 converts the value. The result describes the exact same quantity — only the measuring stick changes.
How to convert picas to points
points = picas × 12 — multiply the pica value by 12.
Example: 10 pc = 120 pt.
To convert the other way: picas = points ÷ 12
Picas to Points conversion table
| Picas (pc) | Points (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.2 |
| 0.25 | 3 |
| 0.5 | 6 |
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 36 |
| 4 | 48 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 6 | 72 |
| 7 | 84 |
| 8 | 96 |
| 9 | 108 |
| 10 | 120 |
| 15 | 180 |
| 20 | 240 |
| 25 | 300 |
| 30 | 360 |
| 40 | 480 |
| 50 | 600 |
| 75 | 900 |
| 100 | 1200 |
| 250 | 3000 |
| 500 | 6000 |
| 1000 | 12,000 |
About the units
What is a pica?
A typography unit equal to 12 points (1/6 of an inch). Column widths and layout measures are often given in picas.
What is a point?
The desktop-publishing and CSS point, defined as exactly 1/72 of an inch. Font sizes and leading are measured in points.
Frequently asked questions
How many points are in 1 pica?
1 pica (pc) = 12 points (pt).
What is the formula to convert picas to points?
points = picas × 12 — multiply the pica value by 12.
How do I convert pc to pt without a calculator?
Multiply by 12 for a close estimate. Exact factor: 1 pc = 12 pt.
Is this pc-to-pt converter accurate and private?
Yes. It uses the exact internationally defined conversion factors and computes results locally in your browser — your input is never sent to a server, and the page keeps working offline.