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

What is Pixel (px)

Pixel (px) is a unit of measurement that represents the smallest controllable element of a display screen. It is commonly used in web design and digital graphics to determine the size and position of elements on a screen.

What is Pica Postscript (pi)

Pica Postscript (pi) is a unit of measurement typically used in typography to define the size of text, leading, and other elements on a printed page. It is often used in desktop publishing and typesetting applications.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion between Pixel (px) and Pica Postscript (pi) is as follows:

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

For other conversions, you can use the following formulas:

• 3 (px) = 0.1875 (pi) | 3 (pi) = 48 (px)
• 10 (px) = 0.625 (pi) | 10 (pi) = 160 (px)
• 11 (px) = 0.6875 (pi) | 11 (pi) = 176 (px)

To convert from px to pi:

pi=px×0.0625

To convert from pi to px:

px=pi×16

Examples

1. Convert 5 px to pi:

5×0.0625=0.3125 pi

2. Convert 14 pi to px:

14×16=224 px

This conversion tool can be handy when working on projects that involve both digital and print elements, allowing for seamless transition between the two formats.