PERCENT to PC Converter
Use this free online percent to pc converter tool to convert percentage values to picas. This conversion calculates the pica equivalent of a percentage based on a base dimension. Useful for relative sizing in print design.
To convert percentage to picas, multiply the percentage by the base dimension in picas and divide by 100. The default base is 1pc. This gives the actual pica value from a relative percentage.
Conversion Formula
pc = (percent × base pc) ÷ 100
For example, to convert 50% to picas with a 6pc base, calculate (50 × 6) ÷ 100 = 3pc. Similarly, 25% of 6pc equals 1.5pc because (25 × 6) ÷ 100 = 1.5.
PERCENT to PC Converter Conversion Table (Parent: 1000px)
| % | PC |
|---|---|
| 10percent | 6.25pc |
| 20percent | 12.5pc |
| 25percent | 15.63pc |
| 30percent | 18.75pc |
| 40percent | 25pc |
| 50percent | 31.25pc |
| 60percent | 37.5pc |
| 70percent | 43.75pc |
| 75percent | 46.88pc |
| 80percent | 50pc |
| 90percent | 56.25pc |
| 100percent | 62.5pc |
| 110percent | 68.75pc |
| 120percent | 75pc |
| 125percent | 78.13pc |
| 150percent | 93.75pc |
| 175percent | 109pc |
| 200percent | 125pc |
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.
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.