PostScript Point to Point (Printer's) Conversion
Convert between PostScript Point and Point (Printer's) quickly and accurately.
How to Convert PostScript Point to Point (Printer's)
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 (Printer's)
pt
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 |
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