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Convert Picas to Inches

Please provide values below to convert Picas [pc] to Inches [in].

Picas
pc
Inches
0.00in

How to Convert Picas to Inches

1 pc = 0.16666535433070867 in

1 in = 6.000047244466492 pc

Example: convert 10 pc to in: 10 pc = 10 × 0.16666535433070867 pc = 1.6666535433070866 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.

Inches

Definition: An inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 centimeters.

History: The inch originates from medieval England, historically based on the width of a human thumb. It was later standardized to 2.54 cm and is widely used in carpentry, engineering, and everyday measurements.

Picas to Inches Conversion Table

PicasInches
0.01 pc0.0016666535433070867 in
0.1 pc0.016666535433070867 in
1 pc0.16666535433070867 in
2 pc0.33333070866141734 in
3 pc0.499996062992126 in
5 pc0.8333267716535433 in
10 pc1.6666535433070866 in
20 pc3.333307086614173 in
50 pc8.333267716535433 in
100 pc16.666535433070866 in
1000 pc166.66535433070868 in

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