Converting from Character Y (Y) to Cicero (⒞) | Typography

What is Character Y (Y)

In typography, Character Y (Y) is a commonly used measurement unit representing the width of characters in a font.

What is Cicero (⒞)

Cicero (⒞) is another unit of measurement in typography, often used in desktop publishing software to determine character widths and line spacing.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Character Y (Y) to Cicero (⒞):

• Use the formula:
  Cicero (⒞)=Character Y (Y)×0.9383889
• To convert from Cicero (⒞) to Character Y (Y), use:
  Character Y (Y)=Cicero (⒞)×1.065656

Examples

1. Converting 6 (Y) to ⒞:

   6(Y)=6×0.9383889=5.630333(⒞)

2. Converting 17 (Y) to ⒞:

   17(Y)=17×0.9383889=15.95261(⒞)

3. Converting 10 (⒞) to Y:

   10(⒞)=10×1.065656=9.383889(Y)

Conclusion

Use these conversion formulas to easily switch between Character Y (Y) and Cicero (⒞) measurements in your typography projects.