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Pica Formula
The following two example problems outline the steps and information needed to calculate the Pica.
P = H / 12
Variables:
- P is the Pica (picas)
- H is the point size of a headline (points)
To calculate the picas, divide the point size of the headline by 12.
How to Calculate Pica?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Pica.
- First, determine the point size of a headline (points).
- Next, gather the formula from above = P = H / 12`.
- Finally, calculate the Pica.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
point size of a headline (points) = 144
P = H / 12` = ?
