Pica to Twip Converter (pc to twip)

How to convert picas to twips

1 pica is equal to 240 twips, and 1 twip is equal to 0.004166666667 picas. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

twips = picas × 240
twips = picas ÷ 0.004166666667

Example: convert 15 pc to twip: 15 × 240 = 3,600 twip.

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

A twip is one twentieth of a point, or 1/1440 of an inch (about 17.6 µm). It's used internally by Microsoft Word, RTF files and older Windows APIs.

Symbol: twip · 1 twip = 0.00001763888889 m · Category: Typography

Frequently asked questions

How many twips are in a pica?

There are 240 twips in 1 pica (pc).

How many picas are in a twip?

1 twip (twip) equals 0.004166666667 picas.

How do I convert picas to twips?

Multiply the length in picas by 240. For example, 15 pc × 240 = 3,600 twip.

How do I convert twips to picas?

Divide the length in twips by 240, or multiply it by 0.004166666667. You can also use the Twip to Pica converter.