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Typography converter

Character (Y) to Pixel (Y) Converter

Converts character (y) to pixel (y) for typography.

From
To

Result

16.000002 pxY

1 chY = 16.000002 pxY

Also equals

1pica
Need the reverse conversion?Pixel (Y) to Character (Y) Converter

Conversion formula

pxY = chY × 16.0000018898

1 character (y) equals 16.000002 pixel (y).

Character (Y) to Pixel (Y) table

Character (Y) (chY)Pixel (Y) (pxY)
0.010.1600000189
0.11.600000189
116.0000018898
232.0000037795
348.0000056693
580.0000094488
10160.0000188976
20320.0000377953
50800.0000944882
1001,600.0001889764
1,00016,000.001889764

About this conversion

This converter uses the displayed definition for character (y) and its recognized relationship to pixel (y). Calculations retain full precision internally, and only the visible result is rounded. You can swap the conversion direction without changing the underlying standard.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert character (y)s to pixel (y)s?+

Enter the character (y)s value in the converter. The result uses the defined factor 16.0000018898 and is rounded only for display.

Does the converter keep full precision?+

Yes. Calculations retain high precision throughout each step, while the visible result is rounded for readability.

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