Converting from Agate (Ⓐ) to Point Printer (pt) | Typography

What is Agate (Ⓐ)

Agate (Ⓐ) is a unit of typographic measure conventionally used for small type, typically of about 5.5 points in size. It is commonly used in newspapers to maintain a compact layout with effective use of space.

What is Point Printer (pt)

Point Printer (pt) is a unit commonly used in typography representing the size of characters. It is widely accepted in digital and print media to define font sizes, line heights, and other typographic elements.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversions between Agate (Ⓐ) and Point Printer (pt) are:

• 1 (Ⓐ) = 5.521476 (pt)
• 1 (pt) = 0.181111 (Ⓐ)

Other conversions include:

• 8 (Ⓐ) = 44.17181 (pt)
• 8 (pt) = 1.448888 (Ⓐ)
• 12 (Ⓐ) = 66.25771 (pt)
• 12 (pt) = 2.173332 (Ⓐ)
• 7 (Ⓐ) = 38.65033 (pt)
• 7 (pt) = 1.267777 (Ⓐ)

Examples

1. Converting 8 (Ⓐ) to Point Printer (pt):

   • Using the formula: 8 (Ⓐ) * 5.521476 = 44.17181 (pt)

2. Converting 12 (pt) to Agate (Ⓐ):

   • Using the formula: 12 (pt) * 0.181111 = 2.173332 (Ⓐ)

3. Converting 7 (Ⓐ) to Point Printer (pt):

   • Using the formula: 7 (Ⓐ) * 5.521476 = 38.65033 (pt)

This page serves as a valuable tool for converting measurements between Agate (Ⓐ) and Point Printer (pt) effortlessly in typography applications.