Converting from Point Postscript (pt) to Point Printer (pt) in Typography

What is Point Postscript (pt)

Point Postscript (pt) is a unit of measurement typically used in digital typography. It is commonly used in design software to specify font sizes and spacing.

What is Point Printer (pt)

Point Printer (pt) is another unit of measurement used in typography, specifically in the world of printers. It is vital for ensuring that printed text and graphics appear as intended.

Conversion Formulas

• Standard conversion:

1 (pt)=1.003905 (pt)

1 (pt)=0.9961104 (pt)

• Other conversions:
  • 8 (pt) = 8.031238 (pt)
  • 8 (pt) = 7.968883 (pt)
  • 14 (pt) = 14.05467 (pt)
  • 14 (pt) = 13.94555 (pt)
  • 6 (pt) = 6.023429 (pt)
  • 6 (pt) = 5.976663 (pt)

Examples

• Converting 8 pt from Point Postscript to Point Printer:
  • In Point Postscript: 8 pt
  • In Point Printer: 8.031238 pt
• Converting 14 pt from Point Postscript to Point Printer:
  • In Point Postscript: 14 pt
  • In Point Printer: 14.05467 pt
• Converting 6 pt from Point Postscript to Point Printer:
  • In Point Postscript: 6 pt
  • In Point Printer: 6.023429 pt

Use this page to perform conversions from Point Postscript (pt) to Point Printer (pt) in the typography world.