PostScript Point to Point (Computer) Conversion

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

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How to Convert PostScript Point to Point (Computer)

Conversion Formula

1 pt = 1 pt
1 pt = 1 pt

Example

Convert 15 pt to pt:

15 pt = 15 × 1 pt = 15 pt

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

PostScript Point

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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)

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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