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How to Convert from Centimeter [cm] to En?
Convert measurements from centimeters to en units for accurate typography layout and spacing. Learn the conversion process and use cases for print and digital design.
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Centimeter [cm] to En Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms values from centimeters, a physical length measurement, into en units used in typography for layout and spacing relative to font size.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the measurement value in centimeters.
- Select 'centimeter [cm]' as the starting unit.
- Choose 'en' as the target typography unit.
- Click convert to see the equivalent value in en units.
Key Features
- Converts centimeter values to en typography units with a defined conversion rate.
- Facilitates the translation of physical page dimensions into font-relative spacing units.
- Supports design and print layout applications where precise spacing is required.
Examples
- 2 cm equals approximately 113.811023622 en units.
- 0.5 cm converts to about 28.4527559055 en units.
Common Use Cases
- Defining page and artboard sizes for print formats in layout software.
- Setting margins, column widths, gutters, and bleed values for printed materials.
- Determining the length of en dashes and width of en spaces relative to font size in typography and CSS.
Tips & Best Practices
- Ensure a consistent reference font size to maintain accurate conversions.
- Use the converter to integrate physical dimensions with typographic spacing rules.
- Consider device resolution and DPI when applying conversions in digital environments.
Limitations
- The en unit depends on the font size, so conversions assume a consistent font size reference.
- Physical centimeters may not perfectly match digital typography units without accounting for device scaling and resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does 1 centimeter equal in en units?
- One centimeter corresponds to approximately 56.905511811 en units in typography.
- Why is the en unit font-size dependent?
- Because an en is defined as half of an em, which corresponds to the current font point size, it varies with the font size in use.
- Can I use this conversion for web typography?
- Yes, the en unit is commonly used in CSS and layout rules for font-relative spacing on web pages.
Key Terminology
- Centimeter [cm]
- An SI-derived unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, used in typography to denote physical page dimensions and layouts.
- En
- A typography unit defined as half an em, representing half the current font point size used for spacing and layout.
- Em
- A typographic unit equal to the current font size; used as a reference for other relative units like en.