Picas to Points Converter
Convert typographic picas to points instantly — 1 pica equals exactly 12 points.
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× 12 / ÷ 12
Common sizes (picas)
Quick Reference
Formula: points = picas × 12
| Picas | Points | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 6 | Small caption |
| 1 | 12 | Body text |
| 1.5 | 18 | Subheading |
| 2 | 24 | Heading |
| 3 | 36 | Large heading |
| 4 | 48 | Display |
| 6 | 72 | 1 inch |
| 12 | 144 | 2 inches |
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Summary
Convert typographic picas to points instantly — 1 pica equals exactly 12 points.
How it works
- Enter a value in the Picas field to see the equivalent in points.
- Or enter a value in the Points field to convert back to picas.
- The formula is: points = picas × 12; picas = points ÷ 12.
- Use the preset buttons to load common pica values (1pc, 2pc, 6pc, 12pc).
- Copy either result with one click.
Use cases
- Convert pica-based column widths and margins to points for fine-grained type control.
- Check leading and line-spacing values when switching between measurement systems.
- Verify measurements in InDesign, QuarkXPress, or other publishing tools.
- Convert pica gutter widths to points for font-size comparisons.
- Quickly look up common layout sizes in both units.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 2026-07-23 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu