Converting from Point Printer (pt) to Point Didot (dd) | Typography

What is Point Printer (pt)

Point Printer (pt) is a unit commonly used in typography to measure the size of fonts or other text elements. It is equivalent to 1/72 of an inch and is mainly used in digital and print design.

What is Point Didot (dd)

Point Didot (dd) is another unit used in typography to measure font sizes. It is based on the Didot point system and is commonly used in Europe. One point Didot is equal to 0.375 millimeters.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion between Point Printer (pt) and Point Didot (dd) is as follows:

• 1 (pt) = 0.9347386 (dd)
• 1 (dd) = 1.069818 (pt)

Examples

15 (pt)=14.02108 (dd)

4 (pt)=3.738954 (dd)

11 (dd)=11.768 (pt)

Conclusion

Use the provided formulas to perform conversions from Point Printer (pt) to Point Didot (dd) and vice versa easily.

By following these conversion formulas, designers and typographers can ensure consistency in font sizes across different platforms and applications. Having a good understanding of these units can greatly aid in creating well-designed and visually appealing content.