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How to Convert from Point (computer) to En?
Learn how to convert digital typography units from point (computer) to en, a relative spacing measure essential for precise layout and font size adjustments in design and publishing.
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Point (computer) to En Conversion Table
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Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.
Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.
Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.
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What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms digital typography measurements from point (computer), a fixed length unit related to font size, to en, a relative unit based on the current font size used for horizontal spacing in layouts.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value in point (computer) units you wish to convert.
- Select 'point (computer)' as the input unit and 'en' as the output unit.
- The tool calculates the corresponding en value using the conversion rate 1 point = 2.0075 en.
- Use the result for accurate typographic spacing and layout adjustments.
Key Features
- Converts point (computer), a PostScript-based digital typography unit, to en units.
- Based on the exact conversion rate where 1 point (computer) equals 2.0075 en.
- Supports usage scenarios in desktop publishing, web design (CSS), and print workflows.
- Helps map absolute font sizes to relative horizontal spacing values that scale with typography.
Examples
- Convert 5 points (computer) to en: 5 × 2.0075 = 10.0375 en
- Convert 12 points (computer) to en: 12 × 2.0075 = 24.09 en
Common Use Cases
- Specifying font sizes and line heights in desktop publishing or word-processing software.
- Defining page and element measurements in PDF or PostScript print-ready files.
- Mapping typographic sizes for CSS styling and print layouts.
- Determining lengths for en dashes, en spaces, and indentation relative to font size.
Tips & Best Practices
- Always consider the current font's em size to ensure accurate en-based spacing.
- Use the conversion to translate fixed font size units into scalable horizontal dimensions.
- Apply this conversion for consistent layout spacing in both digital and print typography.
- Be aware that en units rely on the font size, so context is important for precision.
Limitations
- The en unit depends on the current font’s em size, requiring context for precise application.
- Variations in historical point definitions and device resolutions may affect exact accuracy.
- Conversion precision relies on standardized digital typography measurements and font settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a point (computer) in typography?
- It is a digital typography unit equal to 1/72 of an international inch, commonly used to specify font sizes and layout dimensions in desktop publishing.
- How is an en unit defined?
- An en is half the width of an em, meaning it is typically half the current font’s point size and used to define relative horizontal spacing in typography.
- Why convert from points (computer) to en?
- Converting allows designers to translate absolute font sizes into relative horizontal spacing units that scale with font size for precise layout control.
Key Terminology
- Point (computer)
- A digital typography unit equal to 1/72 of an international inch, used to specify font size and layout dimensions in desktop publishing.
- En
- A horizontal unit in typography equal to half an em, used for relative widths such as en dashes and spacing.
- Em
- The current font size unit in typography, on which the en is based as half of its width.