Converting from Pica Postscript (pi) to Pica Printer (pi) | Typography

What is Pica Postscript (pi)

Pica Postscript (pi) is a typographic unit commonly used in digital typesetting. It is slightly larger than the traditional pica measurement.

What is Pica Printer (pi)

Pica Printer (pi) is another unit of measurement in typography, often used in the printing industry. It is slightly smaller than Pica Postscript (pi).

Conversion Formulas

When converting from Pica Postscript (pi) to Pica Printer (pi), the default conversions are as follows:

• 1 (pi) = 1.003905 (pi)
• 1 (pi) = 0.9961104 (pi)

For other conversions, the values are:

• 12 (pi) = 12.04686 (pi) or 12 (pi) = 11.95333 (pi)
• 13 (pi) = 13.05076 (pi) or 13 (pi) = 12.94944 (pi)
• 14 (pi) = 14.05467 (pi) or 14 (pi) = 13.94555 (pi)

Examples

1πPostscript​=1.003905πPrinter​

12πPostscript​=11.95333πPrinter​

13πPostscript​=12.94944πPrinter​

This conversion allows for accurate adjustments when working between Pica Postscript (pi) and Pica Printer (pi) in typographic design and printing.

Use this page as a reference to easily convert values between Pica Postscript (pi) and Pica Printer (pi) in your typography projects.