Picas and Points

CONVERSION

• Short version:
• 72 pts = 6 pica = 1 in
• 12 pts = 1 pica
• Written Out:
• 1 inch = 6 picas = 72 pts
• 0.48 inch = 3 picas = 36 pts = .5 inch (actually .48, but close enough)
• 0.16 inch = 1 pica = 12 points = 1/8 inch approx.