Point (Computer) to En Conversion

Convert between Point (Computer) and En quickly and accurately.

From Point (Computer)

To En

How to Convert Point (Computer) to En

Conversion Formula

1 pt = 2.008 en

1 en = 0.498 pt

Example

Convert 15 pt to en:

15 pt = 15 × 2.008 en = 30.113 en

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

Point (Computer)

Definition

A computer point is a digital typography unit equivalent to the PostScript point, used in computer-based design applications. One computer point equals 20 twips, providing consistent font sizing across digital platforms.

History/Origin

The computer point was developed to standardize point measurements in digital typography, ensuring consistency between different computer systems and design applications in the digital publishing industry.

Current Use

Computer points are used in digital design software, web browsers, and computer-based publishing for font sizing, text layout, and typographic measurements that maintain consistency across digital platforms.

Multiplier

Offset

En

Definition

An en is a typographic unit equal to half the width of an em, traditionally used for spacing and dashes. One en equals 9.9626400996 twips, providing precise control over typographic spacing and punctuation.

History/Origin

The en unit was developed in traditional typography as half of an em, used primarily for spacing and the en dash. It has been maintained in digital typography for consistent spacing and punctuation measurements.

Current Use

En units are used in typography for spacing measurements, en dash width, and precise typographic spacing that maintains proportional relationships with font size and maintains traditional typographic conventions.

Multiplier

9.963

Offset