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This quick and easy calculator will convert Centimeters (cm) 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 Centimeters to Picas

Formula
pc = cm x 2.37
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Picas, multiply the number of Centimeters by 2.4
Centimeters (cm) in 1 Pica
There are 0.42 Centimeters in 1 Pica
Picas (pc) in 1 Centimetre
There are 2.37 Picas in 1 Centimetre

Unit Information

Centimetre
/ˈsɛntɪmiːtə/
Symbol: cm
Unit System: SI

What is the Centimetre?

The centimetre is a unit of length and is a multiple of the metre; an SI derived unit. It has the symbol cm.

A centimetre is equal to 0.01m. It is also ≈ 0.3937in.

Centimetres are used in maps to scale up conversions to real world measurements.

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 Centimeters (cm) to Picas (pc)