Great primers to TeX points Converter

1 great primer (great primer) equals 18.0675 TeX points (pt (TeX)).

Quick answer

  • 1 great primer = 18.0675 TeX points
  • 1 TeX point = 0.05534800055 great primers
  • Formula: pt (TeX) = great primer × 18.0675

1 great primer = 18.0675 TeX points

How to convert great primers to TeX points

pt (TeX) = great primer × 18.0675

To convert great primers to TeX points, multiply the number of great primers by 18.0675.

Example: 1 great primer to pt (TeX)

  1. Start with the value in great primers: 1 great primer.
  2. Multiply by 18.0675: 1 × 18.0675 = 18.0675.
  3. Result: 1 great primer = 18.0675 TeX points.

Going the other way, 1 TeX point = 0.055348000554 great primers, so to convert TeX points back to great primers you divide by the same number. See TeX points to great primers.

Great primers to TeX points conversion table

Great primers (great primer)TeX points (pt (TeX))
1 great primer 18.0675 pt (TeX)
2 great primer 36.135 pt (TeX)
3 great primer 54.2025 pt (TeX)
4 great primer 72.27 pt (TeX)
5 great primer 90.3375 pt (TeX)
6 great primer 108.405 pt (TeX)
7 great primer 126.4725 pt (TeX)
8 great primer 144.54 pt (TeX)
9 great primer 162.6075 pt (TeX)
10 great primer 180.675 pt (TeX)
100 great primer 1,806.75 pt (TeX)

What is a great primer?

Great primer is the traditional name for 18-point type.

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What is a TeX point?

The TeX point, 1/72.27 inch, preserves the traditional Anglo-American printer's point used before PostScript.

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Frequently asked questions

How many TeX points are in a great primer?

One great primer is 18.0675 TeX points.

How many great primers are in a TeX point?

One TeX point is 0.05534800055 great primers.

What is the formula to convert great primers to TeX points?

pt (TeX) = great primer × 18.0675.