How to use this converter
Choose your starting and destination units, then enter a value. Results update as you type. You can swap the direction and choose the displayed precision.
Example: PostScript points to Picas
value × 0.0833333333333 = result
Here the starting unit is PostScript points (pt) and the result is in Picas (pc). The calculator uses the catalog’s full factors before rounding the displayed result.
Worked examples
- 1 pt ≈ 0.08333333 pc
- 10 pt ≈ 0.83333333 pc
- 100 pt ≈ 8.33333333 pc
Available typography options
PostScript points (pt) · Picas (pc) · Twips (twip) · CSS pixels (96/in) (px) · Inches (in) · Millimeters (mm) · Centimeters (cm)
Unit conventions
PostScript points are 1/72 inch; CSS pixels use 96 pixels per reference inch. Font-relative em units require a font size.
Frequently asked questions
Why can displayed results differ slightly?
Numeric results are rounded for display. Increase the precision setting to see more digits. Different unit conventions can also produce different results; check the complete unit label.
Can I convert in the opposite direction?
Use the swap control to reverse the selected units or bases.