Instantly convert VH to PC and PC to VH
A simple and fast tool to convert viewport height (vh) units to pica (pc) values and vice versa for your web designs.
How to Convert VH to PC
Step 1: Determine the Viewport Height
Identify the viewport height you are targeting. A common desktop height is 1080px. Enter this value in the “Viewport Height” field.
Step 2: Use the Conversion Formula
The formula to convert VH to picas is: `((VH Value / 100) * Viewport Height) / 16`. This is because 1 pica is equal to 16 pixels in a standard 96 DPI context.
Result in PC = ((VH / 100) * Viewport Height) / 16
Step 3: Example Calculation
If you want to convert 50vh to picas for a 1080px tall viewport, the calculation is:
((50 / 100) * 1080) / 16 = 33.75
So, 50vh is equal to 33.75pc on a 1080px tall screen.
Common VH to PC Reference
A quick reference table based on the viewport height set above.
VH to PC Converter Information
Understanding VH Units
The `vh` unit stands for “viewport height”. It is a relative unit where 1vh is equal to 1% of the browser’s viewport height. This is particularly useful for creating elements that should take up a certain portion of the screen’s height, regardless of the device.
Understanding Picas (PC)
The pica (pc) is a traditional typographic unit of measure. One pica is equivalent to 12 points, and there are 6 picas to an inch. In the digital world, based on a standard 96 DPI, one pica is equal to 16 pixels. Picas are often used in graphic design and desktop publishing for setting column widths and other layout measurements.
Why Convert VH to PC?
Converting `vh` to `pc` is useful when you need to align scalable web designs with traditional typographic or print-based layouts. This is important for:
- Print Stylesheets: When creating stylesheets for printing web pages, using `pc` ensures that your layout translates correctly to physical paper sizes.
- Design Consistency: For projects that span both digital and physical media, converting between `vh` and `pc` helps maintain a consistent design language.
- Working with Print Designers: Facilitates communication and collaboration between web developers and graphic designers who may work primarily with picas and points.