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Convert pica to centimeter [cm]
Please provide values below to Convert pica to centimeter [cm], or vice versa.
What is a Pica?
A pica equals 12 points (∼4.233 mm) in printing. Named after the piebald magpie's irregular markings, it comes in PostScript (1/6 inch) and traditional (1/72.27 foot) versions. Still used in graphic design software for layout measurements.
What is a Centimeter (cm)?
The centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is frequently used to measure small objects, human height, and product sizes.
pica to centimeter [cm] Conversion Table
| pica | centimeter [cm] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pica | 0.00423333333333 centimeter [cm] |
| 0.1 pica | 0.0423333333333 centimeter [cm] |
| 1 pica | 0.423333333333 centimeter [cm] |
| 2 pica | 0.846666666667 centimeter [cm] |
| 3 pica | 1.27 centimeter [cm] |
| 5 pica | 2.11666666667 centimeter [cm] |
| 10 pica | 4.23333333333 centimeter [cm] |
| 20 pica | 8.46666666667 centimeter [cm] |
| 50 pica | 21.1666666667 centimeter [cm] |
| 100 pica | 42.3333333333 centimeter [cm] |
| 1000 pica | 423.333333333 centimeter [cm] |
How to Convert pica to centimeter [cm]
1 pica = 0.42333333333333 centimeter [cm]
1 centimeter [cm] = 2.3622047244095 pica
Example: convert 15 pica to centimeter [cm]:
15 × 0.42333333333333 = 6.3499999999999 centimeter [cm]