PC to CM Converter
Use this free online pc to cm converter tool to convert picas to centimeters. This converter bridges traditional typography units with metric measurements. Essential for international print design.
To convert picas to centimeters, divide by 6 to get inches, then multiply by 2.54. This follows the standard conversion where 6pc = 1in = 2.54cm.
Conversion Formula
cm = (pc ÷ 6) × 2.54
For example, to convert 6pc to centimeters, calculate (6 ÷ 6) × 2.54 = 2.54cm. Similarly, 12pc equals 5.08cm because (12 ÷ 6) × 2.54 = 5.08.
PC to CM Converter Conversion Table
| PC | CM |
|---|---|
| 0.5pc | 0.2117cm |
| 1pc | 0.4233cm |
| 1.5pc | 0.635cm |
| 2pc | 0.8467cm |
| 3pc | 1.27cm |
| 4pc | 1.693cm |
| 5pc | 2.117cm |
| 6pc | 2.54cm |
| 8pc | 3.387cm |
| 10pc | 4.233cm |
| 12pc | 5.08cm |
| 15pc | 6.35cm |
| 18pc | 7.62cm |
| 20pc | 8.467cm |
| 24pc | 10.16cm |
| 30pc | 12.7cm |
| 36pc | 15.24cm |
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.
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.