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How to Convert from PostScript Point to Point (computer)?
Convert typography units from PostScript point to point (computer) for consistent font and layout sizing across digital and print platforms.
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PostScript point to Point (computer) Conversion Table
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Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables
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 measurements from the PostScript point unit to the point (computer) unit, both widely used in digital typography and page layout. It ensures uniform scaling when working with font sizes, line heights, and page dimensions across various software and workflows.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value in PostScript points that you want to convert
- Select 'PostScript point' as the source unit
- Choose 'point (computer)' as the target unit
- Click the convert button to get the equivalent value
- Use the conversion results for typography and page layout measurements
Key Features
- Converts PostScript point measurements to point (computer) units seamlessly
- Supports digital typography and desktop publishing use cases
- Facilitates consistent font size and layout dimensions across PDF, PostScript, and CSS workflows
- Browser-based and easy to use without software installation
- Uses standardized conversion where 1 PostScript point equals 1 computer point
Examples
- 12 PostScript points convert to 12 points (computer)
- 72 PostScript points convert to 72 points (computer)
Common Use Cases
- Specifying font sizes in digital documents and desktop publishing such as 12 pt body text
- Adjusting leading (line or paragraph spacing) and layout dimensions like margins and columns
- Mapping typography sizes for PDF, PostScript, and web CSS designs
- Creating print-ready files with consistent measurement units
Tips & Best Practices
- Always verify which point unit your software uses to ensure accurate conversions
- Remember that this conversion applies to standardized digital points only
- Use this tool to maintain consistent typographic sizing across different platforms
- Check your layout after conversion to confirm expected visual results
Limitations
- Numerically identical units may have different historical definitions not covered here
- The conversion only applies to the standard digital PostScript and computer points
- Legacy systems or older typography standards might not align with this conversion
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are PostScript points and computer points the same measurement?
- Yes, both PostScript points and computer points equal exactly 1/72 of an inch, making them numerically identical units in digital typography.
- Why convert from PostScript point to point (computer) if they are equal?
- This conversion ensures consistent naming conventions and compatibility across different software and workflows that may use distinct terminology for the same unit.
- Can I use this conversion for historical or legacy typographic points?
- No, this tool is intended for standardized digital definitions only and does not account for historical or legacy point measurements which may differ.
Key Terminology
- PostScript point
- A standardized typographic unit equal to exactly 1/72 of an inch, used in digital typography and page layout.
- Point (computer)
- A unit of length used in digital typography equal to 1/72 of an international inch, typically used in desktop publishing and CSS.
- Leading
- The vertical space between lines of text, often set using point units in typography.