Pica
A pica is a unit of length commonly used in typography and printing to measure font sizes, line lengths, and spacing. It is equal to 1/6 of an inch, or exactly 12 points in the point system.
Key facts:
1 pica = 1/6 inch ≈ 4.233 millimeters
1 pica = 12 points
Used primarily in graphic design, printing, and typesetting
Helps standardize the measurement of fonts, columns, and layouts
The pica remains a fundamental unit in desktop publishing and print design, helping maintain consistency in text and page formatting.