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Convert PostScript Point to Centimeter [cm] Easily
Use our straightforward online converter to translate typography measurements from PostScript points, a common digital unit, into centimeters for precise physical layout and print design.
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PostScript point to Centimeter [cm] 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 converter transforms typography units measured in PostScript points into centimeters, enabling accurate representation of font sizes, line spacing, and layout dimensions in physical print media.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value in PostScript points you want to convert
- Select PostScript point as the input unit and centimeter [cm] as the output unit
- Click the convert button to get the equivalent physical measurement in centimeters
Key Features
- Converts PostScript points to centimeters based on standardized typographic definitions
- Supports measurements used in digital typography, desktop publishing, and print layout
- Helps translate digital font sizes and spacing into real-world physical dimensions
- Browser-based and easy to use without any downloads or installations
Examples
- 12 PostScript points converts to approximately 0.4233 centimeters
- 72 PostScript points equals exactly 2.54 centimeters
- Use conversion results to set margins, column widths, or font dimensions in print layouts
Common Use Cases
- Defining font sizes and line heights in digital documents and desktop publishing
- Setting layout margins and column widths in PDFs and print designs
- Translating digital typography sizes into physical measurements for printing posters or flyers
Tips & Best Practices
- Always use this tool when preparing documents for print to ensure measurement accuracy
- Verify your print layout dimensions by converting points to centimeters for physical consistency
- Be mindful of different point definitions when working with older or non-standard documents
Limitations
- This converter applies strictly to PostScript points defined as exactly 1/72 of an inch
- It may not align with legacy or TeX point measurements which differ from PostScript points
- Very small or large values might introduce rounding variations based on device resolution
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a PostScript point?
- A PostScript point is a typographic unit equal to exactly 1/72 of an inch, used in digital typography for measuring fonts and layouts.
- Why convert PostScript points to centimeters?
- Converting allows designers and publishers to accurately represent digital typography measurements in real-world physical dimensions for printing.
- Can I use this converter for non-PostScript point units?
- No, this tool specifically converts PostScript points to centimeters and may not produce correct results for other point definitions.
Key Terminology
- PostScript point
- A digital typography unit equal to 1/72 inch, used for consistent sizing of fonts and layouts.
- Centimeter [cm]
- An SI unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, often used to specify physical print dimensions.
- Conversion rate
- The factor used to translate one unit into another; here, 1 PostScript point equals 0.0352777778 centimeters.