Converting from Character Y (Y) to Point Didot (dd) | Typography

What is Character Y (Y)

Character Y (Y) is a unit of measurement commonly used in typography to measure the width of characters in fonts.

What is Point Didot (dd)

Point Didot (dd) is another unit of measurement in typography, specifically used to measure the size of typefaces on a page.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversions between Character Y (Y) and Point Didot (dd) are as follows:

• 1(Y)=11.26066(dd)
• 1(dd)=0.08880472(Y)

Examples

1. Convert 2 (Y) to Point Didot (dd):

   • Using the conversion formula, we get:
     2(Y)=22.52132(dd)

2. Convert 3 (dd) to Character Y (Y):

   • Applying the conversion ratio, we find:
     3(dd)=0.2664142(Y)

3. Calculate 10 (Y) in Point Didot (dd):

   • By using the conversion rate, we determine:
     10(Y)=112.6066(dd)

This article serves as a reference to convert measurements between Character Y (Y) and Point Didot (dd) in the field of typography.