Pica Printer (pi) to Millimeter (mm) converter
Pica Printer (pi) to Millimeter (mm) converter
Converting from Pica Printer (pi) to Millimeter (mm) | Typography
What is Pica Printer (pi)
In typography, Pica Printer (pi) is a unit of measurement used mainly in typesetting, equating to about 4.217 millimeters. Designers and printers often utilize this unit to define spacing, margins, and font sizes.
What is Millimeter (mm)
Millimeter (mm) is a standard metric unit of length equal to one-thousandth of a meter. It is commonly used worldwide for precise measurements, including in typography for specifying the size and spacing of text elements.
Conversion Formulas
To convert from Pica Printer (pi) to Millimeter (mm), the formula is:
mm=pi×4.217
To convert from Millimeter (mm) to Pica Printer (pi), the formula is:
pi=mm×0.237
Examples
- Converting 14 pi to mm:
14×4.217=59.036mm
- Converting 7 mm to pi:
7×0.237=1.66pi
- Converting 10 pi to mm:
10×4.217=42.1687mm
Conclusion
This article provides a simple guide for converting measurements in typography between Pica Printer (pi) and Millimeter (mm). By understanding these conversion formulas, designers and printers can accurately translate dimensions between these two units in their projects. Use this page as a reference for quick and efficient conversions in typography tasks.
Pica Printer to Millimeter conversion table
pi to mm conversion table
| Pica Printer (pi) | Millimeter (mm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pi | 0.04216867 mm |
| 0.1 pi | 0.4216867 mm |
| 1 pi | 4.216867 mm |
| 2 pi | 8.433735 mm |
| 3 pi | 12.6506 mm |
| 4 pi | 16.86747 mm |
| 5 pi | 21.08434 mm |
| 6 pi | 25.3012 mm |
| 7 pi | 29.51807 mm |
| 8 pi | 33.73494 mm |
| 9 pi | 37.95181 mm |
| 10 pi | 42.16867 mm |
| 10 pi | 42.16867 mm |
| 20 pi | 84.33735 mm |
| 30 pi | 126.506 mm |
| 40 pi | 168.6747 mm |
| 50 pi | 210.8434 mm |
| 60 pi | 253.012 mm |
| 70 pi | 295.1807 mm |
| 80 pi | 337.3494 mm |
| 90 pi | 379.5181 mm |
| 100 pi | 421.6867 mm |
| 1 000 pi | 4 216.867 mm |
| 2 000 pi | 8 433.735 mm |
| 3 000 pi | 12 650.6 mm |
| 4 000 pi | 16 867.47 mm |
| 5 000 pi | 21 084.34 mm |
| 6 000 pi | 25 301.2 mm |
| 7 000 pi | 29 518.07 mm |
| 8 000 pi | 33 734.94 mm |
| 9 000 pi | 37 951.81 mm |
| 10 000 pi | 42 168.67 mm |