Typography Measurements

Pica to Twip

Convert Pica (pc) to Twip (twip).

Result240 Twip (twip)

Formula and method

result = value × (0.004233333333333333 ÷ 0.00001763888888888889).

The source value is converted to the catalog’s canonical unit, then expressed in the target unit.

Worked examples

These examples use the same conversion engine as the calculator.

  • 1 pc240 twip
  • 5 pc1,200 twip
  • 10 pc2,400 twip

Common Pica values

Pica to Twip reference values
Pica (pc)Twip (twip)
1240
2480
51,200
102,400
256,000
5012,000
10024,000
25060,000
500120,000
1,000240,000

How to convert Pica to Twip

  1. Enter a value in Pica in the converter above.
  2. The calculator converts it using the catalog’s linear method.
  3. Choose the decimal precision you need,then copy the displayed result if useful.

Frequently asked questions

What is the formula for Pica to Twip?

result = value × (0.004233333333333333 ÷ 0.00001763888888888889). The source value is converted to the catalog’s canonical unit, then expressed in the target unit.

Can I convert Twip back to Pica?

Yes. Use Swap Units when the reverse pair is available in the catalog. The page URL changes to the reverse conversion and the entered value is retained.

Why can a value be rejected?

The engine rejects non-finite values and negative values for units that do not allow them.

How are displayed decimal places chosen?

Use the Decimal precision selector above the result. Very large or very small results switch to scientific notation when that makes the value easier to read.