How to convert picas to centimeters
1 pica is equal to 0.4233333333 centimeters, and 1 centimeter is equal to 2.362204724 picas. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
centimeters = picas × 0.4233333333
centimeters = picas ÷ 2.362204724Example: convert 15 pc to cm: 15 × 0.4233333333 = 6.35 cm.
Pica to Centimeter conversion table
| Pica (pc) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pc | 0.004233333333 cm |
| 0.1 pc | 0.04233333333 cm |
| 1 pc | 0.4233333333 cm |
| 2 pc | 0.8466666667 cm |
| 3 pc | 1.27 cm |
| 5 pc | 2.116666667 cm |
| 10 pc | 4.233333333 cm |
| 20 pc | 8.466666667 cm |
| 50 pc | 21.16666667 cm |
| 100 pc | 42.33333333 cm |
| 250 pc | 105.8333333 cm |
| 500 pc | 211.6666667 cm |
| 1,000 pc | 423.3333333 cm |
About the pica
The modern (PostScript) pica is one sixth of an inch (4.233 mm), or 12 points. It's used in typography and page layout for column widths and margins.
Symbol: pc · 1 pc = 0.004233333333 m · Category: Typography
About the centimeter
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It's widely used for body height, clothing sizes, rulers and everyday objects.
Symbol: cm · 1 cm = 0.01 m · Category: Metric (SI)