Point (Computer) to Point (Printer's) Conversion

Convert between Point (Computer) and Point (Printer's) quickly and accurately.

From Point (Computer)

To Point (Printer's)

How to Convert Point (Computer) to Point (Printer's)

Conversion Formula

1 pt = 1.004 pt

1 pt = 0.996 pt

Example

Convert 15 pt to pt:

15 pt = 15 × 1.004 pt = 15.056 pt

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

Point (Printer's)

Definition

A printer's point is the traditional typographic point used in professional printing, slightly different from digital points. One printer's point equals 19.9252801993 twips, reflecting historical printing measurement standards.

History/Origin

The printer's point has been used in typography for centuries, originally defined as 1/72 of an inch in traditional printing. It represents the historical standard for font sizing and typographic measurements in commercial printing.

Current Use

Printer's points are used in traditional printing, professional typography, and publishing for font sizing and text layout that maintains compatibility with historical printing standards and traditional typographic practices.

Multiplier

19.925

Offset