character (Y) to PostScript point
Please provide values below to convert character (Y) to PostScript point, or change ↔.
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
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) to PostScript point Conversion Table
| 1 character (Y) | 12 PostScript point |
| 2 character (Y) | 24 PostScript point |
| 3 character (Y) | 36 PostScript point |
| 5 character (Y) | 60 PostScript point |
| 10 character (Y) | 120 PostScript point |
| 50 character (Y) | 600 PostScript point |
| 100 character (Y) | 1200 PostScript point |
| 1000 character (Y) | 12000 PostScript point |
| 10000 character (Y) | 120000 PostScript point |
| 100000 character (Y) | 1200000 PostScript point |
| 1000000 character (Y) | 12000000 PostScript point |
How to Convert character (Y) to PostScript point
1 character (Y) = 12 PostScript point
1 PostScript point = 0.0833333333 character (Y)
we use cross multiplication method
character (Y) → PostScript point
1 → 12
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*12=1*x
by simplifying
x=18