IN to PC Converter
Use this free online inches to pc converter tool to convert physical inches to picas. Picas are a traditional typography unit where 1 inch equals exactly 6 picas. This converter is valuable for print design and layout.
To convert inches to picas, multiply the inch value by 6 (since 1in = 6pc). This is the standard typographic relationship used in print design.
Conversion Formula
pc = in × 6
For example, to convert 2 inches to picas, calculate 2 × 6 = 12pc. Similarly, 1 inch equals 6pc because 1 × 6 = 6.
IN to PC Converter Conversion Table
| IN | PC |
|---|---|
| 0.1in | 0.6pc |
| 0.25in | 1.5pc |
| 0.5in | 3pc |
| 0.75in | 4.5pc |
| 1in | 6pc |
| 1.5in | 9pc |
| 2in | 12pc |
| 3in | 18pc |
| 4in | 24pc |
| 5in | 30pc |
| 6in | 36pc |
| 8in | 48pc |
| 10in | 60pc |
| 12in | 72pc |
| 14in | 84pc |
| 16in | 96pc |
| 18in | 108pc |
What is IN?
Inches (in) are an absolute CSS unit representing physical inches, primarily used for print media. In web contexts, 1 inch equals 96 pixels based on the CSS specification. While rarely used for screen design, inches are essential for print stylesheets and ensuring accurate physical dimensions in printed documents.
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.