Percent to Picas Converter | Typography Tool (Online)
Convert Percentage (%) to Picas (pc).
About Percent to Picas Converter | Typography Tool (Online)
The Percent to PC Converter translates percentages into Picas, a traditional typographic unit (1/6 inch). This is useful when working with print layouts specified in picas but using percentage-based digital assets.
Formula for Percent to Picas Converter | Typography Tool (Online)
PC = ((Percent ÷ 100) × Reference Pixels) ÷ 16
Examples
100% of 16px
=
1pc
Reference
- • 1pc = 16px (at 96 DPI)
- • 1pc = 12pt
Frequently Asked Questions for Percent to Picas Converter | Typography Tool (Online)
What is a Pica?
A measurement unit used in typography. 1 pica = 12 points = 1/6 inch.