Pica (typography)
| Pica | |
|---|---|
A ruler showing Pica scale (on the top) and Agate scale (on the bottom) | |
| General information | |
| Unit system | Typographic unit |
| Unit of | Length |
| Conversions | |
| 1 pica in ... | ... is equal to ... |
| typographic units | 12 points |
| imperial/US units | 1/6 in |
| metric (SI) units | 4.2333 mm |
The pica is a typographic unit of measure corresponding to approximately 1⁄6 of an inch. One pica is further divided into 12 points.