PC to PERCENT Converter
Use this free online pc to percent converter tool to convert picas to percentage values. This conversion calculates what percentage a pica value represents of a base dimension. Useful for relative sizing in print design.
To convert picas to percentage, divide the pica value by the base dimension in picas and multiply by 100. The default base is 1pc. This shows the relative size compared to the base.
Conversion Formula
percent = (pc ÷ base pc) × 100
For example, to convert 3pc to percentage with a 6pc base, calculate (3 ÷ 6) × 100 = 50%. Similarly, 1.5pc of 6pc equals 25% because (1.5 ÷ 6) × 100 = 25.
PC to PERCENT Converter Conversion Table (Parent: 1000px)
| PC | % |
|---|---|
| 0.5pc | 0.8percent |
| 1pc | 1.6percent |
| 1.5pc | 2.4percent |
| 2pc | 3.2percent |
| 3pc | 4.8percent |
| 4pc | 6.4percent |
| 5pc | 8percent |
| 6pc | 9.6percent |
| 8pc | 12.8percent |
| 10pc | 16percent |
| 12pc | 19.2percent |
| 15pc | 24percent |
| 18pc | 28.8percent |
| 20pc | 32percent |
| 24pc | 38.4percent |
| 30pc | 48percent |
| 36pc | 57.6percent |
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 %?
Percentage (%) is a relative CSS unit that scales based on the parent element's corresponding property value. For example, width: 50% means 50% of the parent's width, while font-size: 150% means 150% of the parent's font-size. Percentages are fundamental for creating flexible, responsive layouts that adapt to their containers.