PC to PX Converter
Use this free online pc to px converter tool to convert picas to pixels. Picas are a traditional typography unit where 1pc equals 16 pixels in CSS. This converter is essential for translating print typography to web design.
To convert picas to pixels, multiply the pica value by 16 (since 1pc = 16px in CSS, derived from 1pc = 1/6 inch and 1 inch = 96px). This follows the CSS absolute unit specification.
Conversion Formula
px = pc × 16
For example, to convert 3pc to pixels, calculate 3 × 16 = 48px. Similarly, 6pc equals 96px because 6 × 16 = 96.
PC to PX Converter Conversion Table
| PC | PX |
|---|---|
| 0.5pc | 8px |
| 1pc | 16px |
| 1.5pc | 24px |
| 2pc | 32px |
| 3pc | 48px |
| 4pc | 64px |
| 5pc | 80px |
| 6pc | 96px |
| 8pc | 128px |
| 10pc | 160px |
| 12pc | 192px |
| 15pc | 240px |
| 18pc | 288px |
| 20pc | 320px |
| 24pc | 384px |
| 30pc | 480px |
| 36pc | 576px |
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 PX?
Pixels (px) are an absolute CSS unit representing a single dot on screen, normatively defined as 1/96th of an inch. They are commonly used for precise element sizing in web design. However, pixels can create accessibility issues as they don't scale with user browser preferences, making them less ideal for responsive typography.