How to Convert Picas to Centimeters
To convert picas to centimeters, divide the value by 2.3622.
The Formula
Centimeters = Picas ÷ 2.3622
Key Fact
1 centimeter = 2.3622 picas
Tip: To convert centimeters back to picas, multiply by 2.3622.
Picas to Centimeters
Convert picas (pc) to centimeters (cm) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
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1 pc = 0.42333 cm
Full precision:0.42333 cm
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 picas to centimeters, we divide by 2.3622 because one centimeter equals exactly 2.3622 picas.
1 centimeter = 2.3622 picas
Since there are 2.3622 picas in every centimeter, we divide our value by this factor:
1 ÷ 2.3622 = 0.42333 centimeters
So 1 picas = 0.42333 centimeters.
Quick check: 0.42333 × 2.3622 = 1 picas
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 pc = 0.42333 cm
1 ÷ 2.3622 = 0.42333
1 ÷ 2.3622 = 0.42333
Example 2: 5 pc = 2.1167 cm
5 ÷ 2.3622 = 2.1167
5 ÷ 2.3622 = 2.1167
Example 3: 10 pc = 4.2333 cm
10 ÷ 2.3622 = 4.2333
10 ÷ 2.3622 = 4.2333
Picas to Centimeters Table
| Picas | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 pc | 0.42333 cm |
| 2 pc | 0.84667 cm |
| 5 pc | 2.1167 cm |
| 10 pc | 4.2333 cm |
| 20 pc | 8.4667 cm |
| 25 pc | 10.5833 cm |
| 50 pc | 21.1666 cm |
| 100 pc | 42.3333 cm |
| 250 pc | 105.833 cm |
| 500 pc | 211.666 cm |
| 1000 pc | 423.333 cm |
1 Pica in Other Units
| Unit | 1 pc = |
|---|---|
| Picas to Points | 12 pt |
| Picas to Inches | 0.16667 in |
| Picas to Centimeters | 0.42333 cm |
| Picas to Millimeters | 4.2333 mm |
| Picas to Pixels | 16 px |
| Picas to Ems | 1 em |
| Picas to Root Ems | 1 rem |
| Picas to Twips | 240 twip |
| Picas to Ciceros | 0.93839 cc |
| Picas to Didot Points | 11.215 dd |