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Pica (pc) to Centimeter (cm)

Convert measurements between Pica (pc) and Centimeter (cm).

Common conversions

1pc = 0.4233 cm
5pc = 2.1167 cm
10pc = 4.2333 cm
24pc = 10.16 cm
32pc = 13.5467 cm
55pc = 23.2833 cm

Conversion information

1 Pica (pc) = 0.423333 Centimeter (cm)

The pica is a typography unit equal to 12 points
The CSS centimeter derives from the 96 px per inch definition

Frequently Asked Questions

How many points are in a pica?
A pica equals 12 typographic points.
Where is the pica used?
In traditional typography and text composition.
How many pixels are in a CSS centimeter?
A CSS centimeter equals 37.7953 pixels.
Where is the typographic centimeter used?
In printing, web design, and layout.