PT to PC Converter
Use this free online pt to pc converter tool to convert points to picas. Both are traditional typography units where 12 points equals 1 pica. This converter is valuable for print design and typography conversions.
To convert points to picas, divide the point value by 12 (since 12pt = 1pc). This is the standard typographic relationship used in print design.
Conversion Formula
pc = pt ÷ 12
For example, to convert 36pt to picas, calculate 36 ÷ 12 = 3pc. Similarly, 72pt equals 6pc because 72 ÷ 12 = 6.
PT to PC Converter Conversion Table
| PT | PC |
|---|---|
| 6pt | 0.5pc |
| 8pt | 0.6667pc |
| 9pt | 0.75pc |
| 10pt | 0.8333pc |
| 11pt | 0.9167pc |
| 12pt | 1pc |
| 14pt | 1.167pc |
| 16pt | 1.333pc |
| 18pt | 1.5pc |
| 20pt | 1.667pc |
| 24pt | 2pc |
| 28pt | 2.333pc |
| 32pt | 2.667pc |
| 36pt | 3pc |
| 48pt | 4pc |
| 60pt | 5pc |
| 72pt | 6pc |
What is PT?
Points (pt) are an absolute CSS unit traditionally used in print design, where 1pt equals 1/72nd of an inch. In web contexts, points are often converted at a 3:4 ratio with pixels (3pt = 4px). While less common in modern web design, points remain relevant for print stylesheets and PDF generation.
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.