PC to IN Converter
Use this free online pc to inches converter tool to convert picas to physical inches. Picas are a traditional typography unit where 6 picas equals exactly 1 inch. This converter is essential for print design and layout.
To convert picas to inches, divide the pica value by 6 (since 6pc = 1in). This is the standard typographic relationship used in print design.
Conversion Formula
in = pc ÷ 6
For example, to convert 6pc to inches, calculate 6 ÷ 6 = 1in. Similarly, 12pc equals 2 inches because 12 ÷ 6 = 2.
PC to IN Converter Conversion Table
| PC | IN |
|---|---|
| 0.5pc | 0.0833in |
| 1pc | 0.1667in |
| 1.5pc | 0.25in |
| 2pc | 0.3333in |
| 3pc | 0.5in |
| 4pc | 0.6667in |
| 5pc | 0.8333in |
| 6pc | 1in |
| 8pc | 1.333in |
| 10pc | 1.667in |
| 12pc | 2in |
| 15pc | 2.5in |
| 18pc | 3in |
| 20pc | 3.333in |
| 24pc | 4in |
| 30pc | 5in |
| 36pc | 6in |
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 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.