PostScript point to character (Y)
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PostScript point
Definition: The PostScript point is a unit of measure in digital typography, defined as 1/72 of an inch, used to describe font size and line spacing.
Historyandorigin: Developed by Adobe Systems in the 1980s, the PostScript point is a standard unit for defining text size in the PostScript page description language.
CurrentUse: It remains the standard for digital and print typography, commonly used in professional typesetting and digital design software.
funfact: One PostScript point equals 1.3 pixels on a 96 DPI display.
character (Y)
Definition: Character (Y) refers to the height of a character in a given font size, also typically measured in pixels or points for digital use.
Historyandorigin: Character (Y) measurements were developed to ensure consistent line spacing and alignment in printed text and digital layouts.
CurrentUse: This unit is crucial for determining the vertical spacing in text-based designs, ensuring that characters do not overlap or appear too spaced out.
funfact: In typography, the height of characters (Y) can impact the legibility and aesthetic of printed and digital content.
PostScript point to character (Y) Conversion Table
| 1 PostScript point | 0.0833333333 character (Y) |
| 2 PostScript point | 0.1666666667 character (Y) |
| 3 PostScript point | 0.25 character (Y) |
| 5 PostScript point | 0.4166666667 character (Y) |
| 10 PostScript point | 0.8333333333 character (Y) |
| 50 PostScript point | 4.1666666667 character (Y) |
| 100 PostScript point | 8.3333333333 character (Y) |
| 1000 PostScript point | 83.333333333 character (Y) |
| 10000 PostScript point | 833.33333333 character (Y) |
| 100000 PostScript point | 8333.3333333 character (Y) |
| 1000000 PostScript point | 83333.333333 character (Y) |
How to Convert PostScript point to character (Y)
1 PostScript point = 0.0833333333 character (Y)
1 character (Y) = 12 PostScript point
we use cross multiplication method
PostScript point → character (Y)
1 → 0.0833333333
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.0833333333=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.125