Converting from Character X (X) to Agate (Ⓐ) in Typography

What is Character X (X)

Character X (X) is a unit commonly used in typography to represent font size and spacing. It is a versatile unit that can be easily converted to other typographic units.

What is Agate (Ⓐ)

Agate (Ⓐ) is another unit in typography used to specify font size, primarily in newspaper and magazine publishing. Understanding how to convert between different typographic units is essential for maintaining consistency across different design projects.

Conversion Formulas

• 1 (X) = 1.090909 (Ⓐ)
• 1 (Ⓐ) = 0.9166667 (X)

Other conversions:

• 12 (X) = 13.09091 (Ⓐ)
• 12 (Ⓐ) = 11 (X)
• 14 (X) = 15.27273 (Ⓐ)
• 14 (Ⓐ) = 12.83333 (X)
• 8 (X) = 8.727273 (Ⓐ)
• 8 (Ⓐ) = 7.333333 (X)

Examples

• Converting 12 X to Ⓐ:

12X×1.090909=13.09091Ⓐ

• Converting 14 Ⓐ to X:

14Ⓐ×0.9166667=12.83333X

By utilizing these conversion formulas, you can seamlessly switch between Character X (X) and Agate (Ⓐ) units in your typography projects.