Typography
Convert Point to Pica
From
Point (pt)
To
Pica (pc)
1 Point (pt)= Pica (pc)
Common Conversions:
Point (pt) → Pica (pc)
Pica (pc) → Point (pt)
Point (pt) → Pixel (px)
Pixel (px) → Point (pt)
Em (em) → Pixel (px)
Millimeter (mm) → Point (pt)
What is Unit Conversion?
Unit conversion is the process of converting a quantity expressed in one set of units to another set of units. This is essential for scientific research, engineering, commerce, and daily life, ensuring consistency and accuracy across different measurement systems.
Purpose of Typography Conversions
Typography conversions are useful in graphic design, publishing, and web development. They help us switch between points, picas, and pixels for precise layouts.
Projects That Require Typography Conversions
Typography conversions are used in print layout, web design, and font development. They help ensure consistent appearance across media.
Historical Background
Typography measurement has evolved from metal type to digital fonts. Points, picas, and pixels are common units.
| Unit | In Points (pt) | Real-world Example |
|---|---|---|
| Point | 1 pt | Standard font size in printed text |
| Pica | 12 pt | Width of a column in a newspaper |
| Em | varies | Width of the letter 'M' in a font |
| En | varies | Width of the letter 'N' in a font |
| Rem | varies | Root element font size in CSS |
| Pixel | varies | Pixel size on a screen |
| Millimeter | varies | Millimeter size in print layout |
| Centimeter | varies | Centimeter size in print layout |
| Inch | 72 pt | Inch size in print layout |
| Q | varies | Quarter-millimeter in Japanese typography |
| Didot point | varies | French typographic point |
| Cicero | varies | French pica (12 Didot points) |