VW to PC Converter
Use this free online vw to picas converter tool to convert viewport width units to picas. Picas are a traditional typography unit where 1 pica equals 12 points or 16 pixels. This converter adapts responsive viewport sizing to typographic systems.
To convert vw to picas, multiply the vw value by viewport width and divide by 100 to get pixels, then multiply by 6 and divide by 96. The default viewport width is 1920px. This bridges modern responsive units and classic typography.
Conversion Formula
pc = (vw × viewport width ÷ 100 × 6) ÷ 96
For example, to convert 5vw to picas on a 1920px viewport, calculate (5 × 1920 ÷ 100 × 6) ÷ 96 = 6pc. This translates responsive sizing to traditional print units.
VW to PC Converter Conversion Table (Viewport Width: 1920px)
| VW | PC |
|---|---|
| 1vw | 1.2pc |
| 2vw | 2.4pc |
| 5vw | 6pc |
| 10vw | 12pc |
| 15vw | 18pc |
| 20vw | 24pc |
| 25vw | 30pc |
| 30vw | 36pc |
| 40vw | 48pc |
| 50vw | 60pc |
| 60vw | 72pc |
| 70vw | 84pc |
| 75vw | 90pc |
| 80vw | 96pc |
| 90vw | 108pc |
| 100vw | 120pc |
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.
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.