Convert Picas to Centimeters

Please provide values below to convert Picas [pc] to Centimeters [cm].

Picas
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Centimeters
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How to Convert Picas to Centimeters

1 pc = 0.42333 cm

1 cm = 2.3622233245931072 pc

Example: convert 10 pc to cm: 10 pc = 10 × 0.42333 pc = 4.2333 pc

Picas

Definition: A pica (pc) is a unit of length used in typography, equal to 1/6 of an inch or approximately 4.233 millimeters.

History: The pica has been used in the printing and publishing industry since the 18th century, originating as a standard unit for measuring typefaces and spacing in typography.

Centimeters

Definition: A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), defined as 1/100 meters.

History: The centimeter is derived from the SI unit meter, with the prefix "centi-" indicating one hundredth of a meter. It was introduced with the metric system during the French Revolution to create a decimal-based system for easier conversions.

Picas to Centimeters Conversion Table

PicasCentimeters
0.01 pc0.0042333 cm
0.1 pc0.042333 cm
1 pc0.42333 cm
2 pc0.84666 cm
3 pc1.26999 cm
5 pc2.11665 cm
10 pc4.2333 cm
20 pc8.4666 cm
50 pc21.1665 cm
100 pc42.333 cm
1000 pc423.33 cm