PostScript Point to Point (Computer) Conversion
Convert between PostScript Point and Point (Computer) quickly and accurately.
How to Convert PostScript Point to Point (Computer)
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 pt to pt:
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
Point (Computer)
pt
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
20
Offset
0
PostScript Point to Point (Computer) Conversion Table
| PostScript Point [pt] | Point (Computer) [pt] |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 1 pt |
| 10 pt | 10 pt |
| 25 pt | 25 pt |
| 50 pt | 50 pt |
| 100 pt | 100 pt |
| 0 pt | 0E+0 pt |
| -10 pt | -10 pt |
| -40 pt | -40 pt |
Related Conversions
Explore more Typography conversion options
PostScript Point to Twip
Quick conversion
PostScript Point to Meter
Quick conversion
PostScript Point to Centimeter
Quick conversion
PostScript Point to Millimeter
Quick conversion
PostScript Point to Character (X)
Quick conversion
PostScript Point to Character (Y)
Quick conversion
PostScript Point to Pixel (X)
Quick conversion
PostScript Point to Pixel (Y)
Quick conversion
PostScript Point to Inch
Quick conversion
PostScript Point to Pica (Computer)
Quick conversion
PostScript Point to Pica (Printer's)
Quick conversion
PostScript Point to Point (Computer)
Quick conversion
PostScript Point to Point (Printer's)
Quick conversion
PostScript Point to En
Quick conversion