Point (DTP)s to Picas (pt to pica)

Free online point (dtp) to pica converter. Type a value, get an instant exact result — plus the formula, a ready-made conversion table, and reverse conversion.

TYPOGRAPHY CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
Formula: multiply the point (dtp) value by 0.083333333 — i.e. pica = pt × 0.083333333
Quick check: 1 pt = 0.083333333 pica

Point (DTP)s to Picas conversion table

Point (DTP)s (pt)Picas (pica)
1 pt0.083333333 pica
2 pt0.16666667 pica
3 pt0.25 pica
4 pt0.33333333 pica
5 pt0.41666667 pica
6 pt0.5 pica
7 pt0.58333333 pica
8 pt0.66666667 pica
9 pt0.75 pica
10 pt0.83333333 pica
15 pt1.25 pica
20 pt1.66666667 pica
25 pt2.08333333 pica
30 pt2.5 pica
40 pt3.33333333 pica
50 pt4.16666667 pica
75 pt6.25 pica
100 pt8.33333333 pica
250 pt20.83333333 pica
500 pt41.66666667 pica
1,000 pt83.33333333 pica

How to convert point (dtp)s to picas

To convert point (dtp)s to picas, multiply the amount in point (dtp)s by 0.083333333. For example, 10 pt = 0.83333333 pica. To convert in the other direction, divide by the same factor, or use the ⇄ swap button above.

Convert typographic units between points, picas, pixels and millimeters. The DTP point is exactly 1/72 inch; CSS pixels are 1/96 inch, so 1 px = 0.75 pt.

Frequently asked questions

How many picas are in one point (dtp)?
One point (dtp) is exactly 0.083333333 picas.
How do I convert pt to pica?
Multiply the pt value by 0.083333333 to get pica. The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 point (dtp)s in picas?
100 point (dtp)s equals 8.33333333 picas.

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