PostScript Point to Character (X) Conversion
Convert between PostScript Point and Character (X) quickly and accurately.
How to Convert PostScript Point to Character (X)
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 pt to char:
Unit Information
Learn about the typography units you're converting between
PostScript Point
pt
Definition
A PostScript point is the standard point unit defined by Adobe PostScript, widely used in digital typography. One PostScript point equals 20 twips, providing precise control over font sizes and text layout.
History/Origin
The PostScript point was defined by Adobe in the PostScript page description language, becoming the standard for digital typography. It standardized point measurements across digital publishing and design applications.
Current Use
PostScript points are extensively used in digital typography, web design, and desktop publishing for font sizing, line spacing, and precise text layout in both print and digital media.
Multiplier
20
Offset
0
Character (X)
char
Definition
Character (X) represents the average width of characters in a font, used for horizontal measurements in typography. One character (X) equals 120 twips, providing a font-relative unit for text layout calculations.
History/Origin
Character (X) measurements were developed in early computer typography to provide font-relative horizontal spacing. The unit allows for proportional text layout that adapts to different font sizes and families.
Current Use
Character (X) units are used in programming, document layout, and typography for calculating text width, column sizing, and horizontal spacing that scales proportionally with font size changes.
Multiplier
120
Offset
0
PostScript Point to Character (X) Conversion Table
| PostScript Point [pt] | Character (X) [char] |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.166667 char |
| 10 pt | 1.666667 char |
| 25 pt | 4.166667 char |
| 50 pt | 8.333333 char |
| 100 pt | 16.666667 char |
| 0 pt | 0E+0 char |
| -10 pt | -1.666667 char |
| -40 pt | -6.666667 char |
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