CM to PC Converter
Use this free online cm to pc converter tool to convert centimeters to picas. This converter bridges metric measurements with traditional typography units. Valuable for international print design.
To convert centimeters to picas, divide by 2.54 to get inches, then multiply by 6. This follows the standard conversion where 2.54cm = 1in = 6pc.
Conversion Formula
pc = (cm ÷ 2.54) × 6
For example, to convert 2.54cm to picas, calculate (2.54 ÷ 2.54) × 6 = 6pc. Similarly, 5.08cm equals 12pc because (5.08 ÷ 2.54) × 6 = 12.
CM to PC Converter Conversion Table
| CM | PC |
|---|---|
| 0.5cm | 1.181pc |
| 1cm | 2.362pc |
| 1.5cm | 3.543pc |
| 2cm | 4.724pc |
| 2.54cm | 6pc |
| 3cm | 7.087pc |
| 4cm | 9.449pc |
| 5cm | 11.81pc |
| 7.5cm | 17.72pc |
| 10cm | 23.62pc |
| 12.7cm | 30pc |
| 15cm | 35.43pc |
| 20cm | 47.24pc |
| 25.4cm | 60pc |
| 30cm | 70.87pc |
What is CM?
Centimeters (cm) are an absolute CSS unit representing physical centimeters, commonly used in print design and international contexts. In web contexts, 1cm equals approximately 37.8 pixels. While uncommon for screen design, centimeters are valuable for print stylesheets where physical dimensions matter.
What is PC?
Picas (pc) are an absolute CSS unit from traditional typography, where 1 pica equals 12 points or 1/6th of an inch. In web contexts, 1pc equals 16 pixels. Picas are rarely used in modern web design but remain relevant for print-focused projects and legacy typographic systems.