PostScript Point to Point (Printer's) Conversion

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

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How to Convert PostScript Point 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

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 (Printer's)

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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

0

PostScript Point to Point (Printer's) Conversion Table

PostScript Point [pt] Point (Printer's) [pt]
1 pt 1.00375 pt
10 pt 10.0375 pt
25 pt 25.09375 pt
50 pt 50.1875 pt
100 pt 100.375 pt
0 pt 0E+0 pt
-10 pt -10.0375 pt
-40 pt -40.15 pt