Quarter-Millimeter to Pica (Q to pc)
Convert Q to pc — Typography converter
One quarter-millimeter equals 0.05905512 pc, so to convert quarter-millimeters to picas you multiply the value by 0.05905512. A quarter-millimeter is smaller than a pica — going the other way, 1 pc = 16.933333 Q. For example, 10 Q = 0.59055118 pc and 50 Q = 2.952756 pc.
1 Q = 0.05905512 pc
Quarter-Millimeter to Pica formula
1 Quarter-Millimeter = 0.05905512 pc
Worked examples
- 25 Q = 1.476378 pc
- 100 Q = 5.905512 pc
Quarter-Millimeter to Pica conversion table
| Quarter-Millimeter (Q) | Pica (pc) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.05905512 |
| 8 | 0.47244094 |
| 10 | 0.59055118 |
| 11 | 0.6496063 |
| 12 | 0.70866142 |
| 14 | 0.82677165 |
| 16 | 0.94488189 |
| 18 | 1.062992 |
| 20 | 1.181102 |
| 24 | 1.417323 |
| 32 | 1.889764 |
| 36 | 2.125984 |
| 48 | 2.834646 |
| 64 | 3.779528 |
| 72 | 4.251969 |
Why 16 px equals 12 pt
Two fixed definitions drive every conversion on this page. A typographic point is 1/72 of an inch. A CSS reference pixel is 1/96 of an inch. That makes 1 px exactly 0.75 pt, and 16 px exactly 12 pt — which is why 16 px became the default body size on the web: it matches the 12 pt that print had already settled on.
A pica is 12 points, so 1 pica = 16 px. InDesign, Quark and most print workflows measure column widths and gutters in picas; CSS has no pica unit, so those measurements have to be converted before they reach a stylesheet. On this page, 1 Q = 0.05905512 pc.
The CSS pixel is a reference unit, not a hardware pixel. On a 2× or 3× display, one CSS px still occupies 1/96 inch of visual space — the device simply renders it with more physical pixels. Converting CSS px to physical pixels requires the device pixel ratio, which is a separate calculation from anything on this page.
Frequently asked questions
How many picas are in one quarter-millimeter?
One quarter-millimeter equals 0.05905512 picas (pc).
How many quarter-millimeters are in one pica?
One pica equals 16.933333 quarter-millimeters (Q).
How do you convert quarter-millimeters to picas?
1 Quarter-Millimeter = 0.05905512 pc. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 Q in pc?
5 Q = 0.29527559 pc.
What is 100 Q in pc?
100 Q = 5.905512 pc.
What is 12 Q in pc?
12 Q = 0.70866142 pc.
What is 14 Q in pc?
14 Q = 0.82677165 pc.
What is 16 Q in pc?
16 Q = 0.94488189 pc.
What is 18 Q in pc?
18 Q = 1.062992 pc.
What is 24 Q in pc?
24 Q = 1.417323 pc.
Is a quarter-millimeter bigger than a pica?
No. A quarter-millimeter is smaller — one quarter-millimeter equals 0.05905512 picas, while one pica equals 16.933333 quarter-millimeters.