EM to PC Converter

Convert EM units to Picas (PC).

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About EM to PC Converter

The EM to PC converter helps designers translate web-based EM units into picas (PC), a traditional typographic unit widely used in print design and publishing. A pica equals 1/6 of an inch or 12 points. This tool is invaluable for designers working on publications.

Formula

PC = (EM × Base Font Size) ÷ 16

Examples

2em (16px base) = 2 picas
4em (16px base) = 4 picas
1.5em (20px base) = 1.875 picas

Reference

  • • 1 pica = 12 points
  • • 1 pica = 1/6 inch
  • • 1 pica = 16 pixels (at 96 DPI)
  • • Standard in InDesign & Publishing

Frequency Asked Questions

What is a pica?

Typographic unit, 1/6 of an inch.

Used in web?

Rarely. Standard in print layouts.

1em = 1pc?

At 16px base size, yes. 1em = 16px = 1pc.

Conversion factor?

At 96 DPI, divide pixels by 16.