Typography Converter
Convert typographical measurements between pixels, points, and picas.. Use this smart bidirectional calculator to convert between different typography measurements instantly. See live results, calculation history, and exact formulas.
Typography Converter
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Formula
pc = pt × 0.083333333
To convert Point (DTP) to Pica (DTP), use the formula displayed above.
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How to Convert Typography Units
To perform a conversion, look up the target unit's conversion factor relative to the base unit (point). Below are the exact mathematical formulas for the most common typography unit pairs:
Point (DTP) to Pica (DTP)
pc = pt × 0.083333333 Typography Unit Conversion Charts
Here are the standard reference conversion charts displaying values from 1 to 20 for the most popular unit conversions:
pt to pc
| pt | pc |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.083333 |
| 2 | 0.166667 |
| 3 | 0.25 |
| 4 | 0.333333 |
| 5 | 0.416667 |
| 6 | 0.5 |
| 7 | 0.583333 |
| 8 | 0.666667 |
| 9 | 0.75 |
| 10 | 0.833333 |
| 11 | 0.916667 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1.083333 |
| 14 | 1.166667 |
| 15 | 1.25 |
| 16 | 1.333333 |
| 17 | 1.416667 |
| 18 | 1.5 |
| 19 | 1.583333 |
| 20 | 1.666667 |
Typography Converter FAQs
What is a Typography converter?
A Typography converter is a free online utility that transforms a measurement expressed in one unit of typography into its equivalent in another, such as converting Point (DTP) to Pica (DTP).
How do you convert typography units?
To convert typography units, choose your from-unit and to-unit from the dropdown list in the tool above, then enter the value you wish to convert. The tool computes the result live in real time using exact SI conversion factor formulas.
What are the most popular typography conversions?
The most frequently performed typography conversions on our site are pixels to points, points to pixels, inches to pixels. Our tool pre-calculates full charts and formulas for all of them.
Which typography units are supported?
We support all standard global SI (metric) and imperial units including Point (DTP) (pt), Pica (DTP) (pc), Pixel (px), Inch (in), Millimeter (mm).