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Character (Y) to Point (Computer) Converter

Use this page to convert character (y) values into point (computer), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

Conversion formula

1 char (Y) = 12 pt

1 pt = 0.0833333333333333 char (Y)

Example: 1440 char (Y) = 17,280 pt

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Character (Y)

Character (Y) represents a vertical character-size reference in typography conversion.

History: Character (Y) appears in typography, publishing, display layout, or document measurement systems.

Current use: Character (Y) is used for comparing text, page, display, and layout measurements.

Also written as char (Y).

Point (Computer)

The modern DTP point, equal to exactly 1/72 of an inch.

History: Computer points were standardized by digital publishing systems for predictable screen and print layout.

Current use: Most computer software and modern publishing.

Also written as pt, point, points, computer point, computer points.

Character (Y) to Point (Computer) table

Character (Y) [char (Y)]	Point (Computer) [pt]
0.01 char (Y)	0.12 pt
0.1 char (Y)	1.2 pt
1 char (Y)	12 pt
2 char (Y)	24 pt
5 char (Y)	60 pt
10 char (Y)	120 pt
20 char (Y)	240 pt
50 char (Y)	600 pt
100 char (Y)	1,200 pt