Converting from Pica Printer (pi) to Point Printer (pt) | Typography

What is Pica Printer (pi)

Pica Printer (pi) is a unit of measurement commonly used in typography. It represents 1/6th of an inch and is primarily used to specify the size of typefaces in printing.

What is Point Printer (pt)

Point Printer (pt) is another unit of measurement in typography. It is smaller than the pica and is often used to measure font sizes, line heights, and other fine typographic details.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion between Pica Printer (pi) and Point Printer (pt) is:

• 1 (pi) = 12 (pt)
• 1 (pt) = 0.08333333 (pi)

Other conversions include:

• 5 (pi) = 60 (pt)
• 5 (pt) = 0.4166667 (pi)
• 12 (pi) = 144 (pt)
• 12 (pt) = 1 (pi)
• 14 (pi) = 168 (pt)
• 14 (pt) = 1.166667 (pi)

Examples

1. Convert 8 pi to pt:

8(pi)×12=96(pt)

2. Convert 100 pt to pi:

100(pt)×0.08333333=8.33333(pi)

3. Convert 20 pi to pt using the formula:

20(pi)×12=240(pt)

This conversion is essential for designers and typographers to ensure consistency and precision in their work.