Converting from Pica Postscript (pi) to Agate (Ⓐ) | Typography

What is Pica Postscript (pi)

Pica PostScript (pi) is a standard unit of measurement used in typography to define the size of typefaces and other design elements. It is primarily used in the printing industry to specify text size, column width, and other layout parameters.

What is Agate (Ⓐ)

Agate (Ⓐ) is another unit of measurement in typography, often used in newspaper and magazine publishing. Agate is smaller than Pica PostScript and is commonly used for classified advertisements, stock listings, and other small text applications.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion between Pica PostScript (pi) and Agate (Ⓐ) is as follows:

• 1 (pi) = 2.181818 (Ⓐ)
• 1 (Ⓐ) = 0.4583333 (pi)

Additional conversion examples include:

• 15 (pi) = 32.72727 (Ⓐ)
• 15 (Ⓐ) = 6.875 (pi)
• 8 (pi) = 17.45455 (Ⓐ)
• 8 (Ⓐ) = 3.666667 (pi)
• 11 (pi) = 24 (Ⓐ)
• 11 (Ⓐ) = 5.041667 (pi)

Examples

1. Convert 10 pi to Ⓐ:

10(pi)×2.181818=21.81818(Ⓐ)

2. Convert 5 Ⓐ to pi:

5(Ⓐ)×0.4583333=2.291667(pi)

This article serves as a helpful guide for converting measurements between Pica PostScript (pi) and Agate (Ⓐ) units in typography.