PC to Tailwind Converter

Convert PC to Tailwind Class.

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1 pc = 16px (approx) = 4 units.

About PC to Tailwind Converter

This tool converts Picas (pc) into Tailwind CSS spacing classes. Picas are a traditional print layout unit (1/6th of an inch) commonly used for column widths. This calculator helps maintain those exact proportions in a Tailwind project.

Formula

Tailwind Value = (((PC / 6) × DPI) / Root Size) × 4

Examples

1 pc = 1/6 inch
1/6 * 96 DPI = 16px
16px / 16px = 1rem
1rem * 4 = 4 units

Reference

  • • 1 inch = 6 pc
  • • 1 pc = 16px (at 96 DPI)
  • • 4 units = 1 pc
  • • Layout grid conversion

Frequency Asked Questions

Who uses Picas?

Print designers and some typography experts.

Is this useful for web?

If you are porting a magazine layout to the web and want to keep the exact grid structure, yes.