Twip to Pica Converter (twip to pc)

How to convert twips to picas

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

picas = twips × 0.004166666667
picas = twips ÷ 240

Example: convert 15 twip to pc: 15 × 0.004166666667 = 0.0625 pc.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How many picas are in a twip?

There are 0.004166666667 picas in 1 twip (twip).

How many twips are in a pica?

1 pica (pc) equals 240 twips.

How do I convert twips to picas?

Multiply the length in twips by 0.004166666667. For example, 15 twip × 0.004166666667 = 0.0625 pc.

How do I convert picas to twips?

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