How to convert picas to millimeters
1 pica is equal to 4.233333333 millimeters, and 1 millimeter is equal to 0.2362204724 picas. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
millimeters = picas × 4.233333333
millimeters = picas ÷ 0.2362204724Example: convert 15 pc to mm: 15 × 4.233333333 = 63.5 mm.
Pica to Millimeter conversion table
| Pica (pc) | Millimeter (mm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pc | 0.04233333333 mm |
| 0.1 pc | 0.4233333333 mm |
| 1 pc | 4.233333333 mm |
| 2 pc | 8.466666667 mm |
| 3 pc | 12.7 mm |
| 5 pc | 21.16666667 mm |
| 10 pc | 42.33333333 mm |
| 20 pc | 84.66666667 mm |
| 50 pc | 211.6666667 mm |
| 100 pc | 423.3333333 mm |
| 250 pc | 1,058.333333 mm |
| 500 pc | 2,116.666667 mm |
| 1,000 pc | 4,233.333333 mm |
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 millimeter
A millimeter is one thousandth of a meter. It's the standard unit in engineering drawings, manufacturing, rainfall and screen and paper sizes.
Symbol: mm · 1 mm = 0.001 m · Category: Metric (SI)