PC to VW Converter
Use this free online pc to vw converter tool to convert picas to viewport width units. Picas are a traditional print unit while VW is a responsive viewport unit. This converter bridges print typography with viewport-based layouts.
To convert picas to vw, multiply by 16 to get pixels, then divide by viewport width and multiply by 100. The default viewport width is 1920px. This enables print measurements in responsive designs.
Conversion Formula
vw = (pc × 16 ÷ viewport width) × 100
For example, to convert 6pc to vw on a 1920px viewport, calculate (6 × 16 ÷ 1920) × 100 = 5vw. This means 6pc equals 5% of the viewport width.
PC to VW Converter Conversion Table (Viewport Width: 1920px)
| PC | VW |
|---|---|
| 0.5pc | 0.4167vw |
| 1pc | 0.8333vw |
| 1.5pc | 1.25vw |
| 2pc | 1.667vw |
| 3pc | 2.5vw |
| 4pc | 3.333vw |
| 5pc | 4.167vw |
| 6pc | 5vw |
| 8pc | 6.667vw |
| 10pc | 8.333vw |
| 12pc | 10vw |
| 15pc | 12.5vw |
| 18pc | 15vw |
| 20pc | 16.67vw |
| 24pc | 20vw |
| 30pc | 25vw |
| 36pc | 30vw |
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 VW?
Viewport Width (vw) is a relative CSS unit where 1vw equals 1% of the browser viewport's width. This unit scales automatically as the viewport changes, making it ideal for responsive typography and fluid layouts. VW units are particularly useful for creating designs that adapt seamlessly across different screen sizes without media queries.