How to Convert Inches to Picas
To convert inches to picas, multiply the value by 6.
The Formula
Picas = Inches × 6
Key Fact
1 inch = 6 picas
Tip: To convert picas back to inches, divide by 6.
Inches to Picas
Convert inches (in) to picas (pc) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
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1 in = 6 pc
Full precision:6 pc
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 inches to picas, we multiply by 6 because one inch equals exactly 6 picas.
1 inch = 6 picas
Since each inch contains 6 picas, we multiply our value by this factor:
1 × 6 = 6 picas
So 1 inches = 6 picas.
Quick check: 6 ÷ 6 = 1 inches
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 in = 6 pc
1 × 6 = 6
1 × 6 = 6
Example 2: 5 in = 30 pc
5 × 6 = 30
5 × 6 = 30
Example 3: 10 in = 60 pc
10 × 6 = 60
10 × 6 = 60
Inches to Picas Table
| Inches | Picas |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 6 pc |
| 2 in | 12 pc |
| 5 in | 30 pc |
| 10 in | 60 pc |
| 20 in | 120 pc |
| 25 in | 150 pc |
| 50 in | 300 pc |
| 100 in | 600 pc |
| 250 in | 1500 pc |
| 500 in | 3000 pc |
| 1000 in | 6000 pc |
1 Inch in Other Units
| Unit | 1 in = |
|---|---|
| Inches to Points | 72 pt |
| Inches to Picas | 6 pc |
| Inches to Centimeters | 2.54 cm |
| Inches to Millimeters | 25.4 mm |
| Inches to Pixels | 96 px |
| Inches to Ems | 6 em |
| Inches to Root Ems | 6 rem |
| Inches to Twips | 1440 twip |
| Inches to Ciceros | 5.6304 cc |
| Inches to Didot Points | 67.2897 dd |