Pica (typography)

Not to be confused with Pica, the traditional name for 12-point type.
Pica
A ruler showing Pica scale (on the top) and Agate scale (on the bottom)
General information
Unit systemTypographic unit
Unit ofLength
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.

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