How to convert picas to inches
1 pica is equal to 0.1666666667 inches, and 1 inch is equal to 6 picas. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
inches = picas × 0.1666666667
inches = picas ÷ 6Example: convert 15 pc to in: 15 × 0.1666666667 = 2.5 in.
Pica to Inch conversion table
| Pica (pc) | Inch (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pc | 0.001666666667 in |
| 0.1 pc | 0.01666666667 in |
| 1 pc | 0.1666666667 in |
| 2 pc | 0.3333333333 in |
| 3 pc | 0.5 in |
| 5 pc | 0.8333333333 in |
| 10 pc | 1.666666667 in |
| 20 pc | 3.333333333 in |
| 50 pc | 8.333333333 in |
| 100 pc | 16.66666667 in |
| 250 pc | 41.66666667 in |
| 500 pc | 83.33333333 in |
| 1,000 pc | 166.6666667 in |
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 inch
The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm. It's used in the US and UK for screen sizes, tools, construction and personal height.
Symbol: in · 1 in = 0.0254 m · Category: Imperial & US customary