Converting from Pica Postscript (pi) to Pixel (px) | Typography

What is Pica Postscript (pi)

Pica Postscript (pi) is a unit of measurement commonly used in typography. It is equivalent to 1/6 of an inch and is often utilized for specifying text sizes and line lengths in printed materials.

What is Pixel (px)

Pixel (px) is a unit of measurement used in digital design and web development. It represents the smallest individual point of a digital image or display and is widely used to determine the size, spacing, and alignment of elements on digital screens.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion between pica postscript (pi) and pixel (px) is as follows:

• 1 (pi) = 16 (px)
• 1 (px) = 0.0625 (pi)

For other conversions, some commonly used values are:

• 7 (pi) = 112 (px)
• 7 (px) = 0.4375 (pi)
• 15 (pi) = 240 (px)
• 15 (px) = 0.9375 (pi)
• 12 (pi) = 192 (px)
• 12 (px) = 0.75 (pi)

Additional conversions can be calculated based on the default conversion formulas.

Examples

1. Converting 10 pica postscript (pi) to pixels (px):

   • 10 (pi)×16 (px/pi)=160 (px)

2. Converting 20 pixels (px) to pica postscript (pi):

   • 20 (px)×0.0625 (pi/px)=1.25 (pi)

In typography, understanding the relationship between pica postscript (pi) and pixel (px) measurements is essential for effectively designing and formatting text across print and digital mediums.

Use this page to perform conversions between pica postscript (pi) and pixel (px) effortlessly.