Converting from Point Postscript (pt) to Cicero (⒞) | Typography

What is Point Postscript (pt)

Point Postscript (pt) is a unit of measurement commonly used in typography to determine font size and spacing. It is equivalent to 1/72 of an inch and is widely used in the design and printing industry.

What is Cicero (⒞)

Cicero (⒞) is another unit of measurement in typography, which is mainly used in European countries. It is based on the Typographic Pica system and is equivalent to 12 points or 0.1484 inches.

Conversion Formulas

Default Conversion:

• 1 (pt) = 0.07819907 (⒞)
• 1 (⒞) = 12.78788 (pt)

Other Conversions:

• 13(pt)=1.016588(⒞)

• 3(pt)=0.2345972(⒞)

• 8(pt)=0.6255926(⒞)

Examples

1. Converting 13 points to Cicero:

13(pt)×0.07819907=1.016588(⒞)

2. Converting 3 Cicero to points:

3(⒞)×12.78788=38.36363(pt)

3. Converting 8 points to Cicero:

8(pt)×0.07819907=0.6255926(⒞)

Use this page to perform converting from Point Postscript (pt) to Cicero (⒞) for your typography projects.