Converting from Pixel (px) to Agate (Ⓐ) | Typography

What is Pixel (px)

Pixel (px) is a unit of measurement commonly used in web design to define the size of elements on a webpage. It represents a single dot on a screen and is widely used to control the dimensions of images, text, and other elements in a digital format.

What is Agate (Ⓐ)

Agate (Ⓐ) is another typographic unit of measurement that is specifically used in publishing and design industries. It is smaller than a pixel and is often employed to determine the size of text in newspapers, magazines, and other printed materials.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Pixel (px) to Agate (Ⓐ): 1 (px) = 0.1363636 (Ⓐ)

Agate (Ⓐ)=Pixel (px)×0.1363636

And to convert from Agate (Ⓐ) to Pixel (px): 1 (Ⓐ) = 7.333333 (px)

Pixel (px)=Agate (Ⓐ)×7.333333

Examples

• 13 px = 1.772727 Ⓐ
• 13 Ⓐ = 95.33333 px
• 7 px = 0.9545455 Ⓐ
• 7 Ⓐ = 51.33333 px
• 17 px = 2.318182 Ⓐ
• 17 Ⓐ = 124.6667 px

Use these conversion formulas to easily switch between the Pixel and Agate units when working on typography-related projects.