Converting from Point Postscript (pt) to Agate (Ⓐ) | Typography

What is Point Postscript (pt)

Point Postscript (pt) is a unit used in typography to measure the size of fonts and other text elements. One point is equivalent to 1/72 of an inch. It is commonly used in print design to establish the size and spacing of text.

What is Agate (Ⓐ)

Agate (Ⓐ) is another unit of typography measurement, typically used in newspaper and magazine publishing. It is equal to 5.5 points and is smaller in size compared to the point postscript.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion between Point Postscript (pt) and Agate (Ⓐ) is as follows:

• 1 (pt) = 0.1818182 (Ⓐ)
• 1 (Ⓐ) = 5.5 (pt)

For other conversions, the following formulas can be used:

• 9 (pt) = 1.636364 (Ⓐ)
• 9 (Ⓐ) = 49.5 (pt)
• 11 (pt) = 2 (Ⓐ)
• 11 (Ⓐ) = 60.5 (pt)
• 16 (pt) = 2.909091 (Ⓐ)
• 16 (Ⓐ) = 88 (pt)

Examples

1. Convert 11 points to Agate:

   • 11 (pt) * 0.1818182 = 2 (Ⓐ)

2. Convert 9 Agates to Point Postscript:

   • 9 (Ⓐ) * 5.5 = 49.5 (pt)

By using these conversion formulas, designers and publishers can easily convert between Point Postscript and Agate units for their typography projects.