Convert Angstroms (Å) to Picas (pc) | Å in pc

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Angstroms (Å) to Picas (pc) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Angstroms to Picas

Formula
pc = Å / 42175180
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Picas, divide the number of Angstroms by 42.2 million
Angstroms (Å) in 1 Pica
There are 42175180 Angstroms in 1 Pica
Picas (pc) in 1 Angstrom
There are 0 Picas in 1 Angstrom

Unit Information

Angstrom
/ˈaŋstrəm/
Symbol:
Unit System: Non-SI Metric

What is the Angstrom?

The angstrom (or ångström) is a unit of length and is a non-SI but metric accepted unit with the symbol Å.

It is equal in length to one ten-billionth of a metre or 0.1 nanometres (0.1nm).

It is approximately the size of an atom and is mostly used to measure very small distances for example wavelengths of light.

Pica
/ˈpʌɪkə/
Symbol: pc
Unit System: Typography

What is the Pica?

The pica is a unit of length in the field of typography and uses the symbol pc.

There are 12 points in 1 pica. 1 pica represents approximately 1/6 of an inch.

Picas are expressed using numbers and a lower case p on software such as Adobe InDesign - for example 8p6 which would represent 8 picas and 6 points (or 8.5 picas).

The Pica is very useful in measuring and calculating the space needed to print letters and words on paper - for example when laying out books or magazine articles; the font lengths are quanitified by the number of characters per pica (cpp).


Conversion Tables for Angstroms (Å) to Picas (pc)