ex to pt

Abou · 05-31-2017, 08:06 AM

Hello,

1-Is there a way to change the settings in css from ex to pt?

2-Please note that we also noticed that the conversion formula from ex to pt is wrong. for example:

padding: 0.5ex 5.75pt

while 1 ex should be equal to 4.30554 pt
Corrected padding value: 2.152pt instead of 0.5 ex

thank you

jhowell · 05-31-2017, 09:01 AM

ex is the height of lower case "x" in the current font and so depends on the font selected and the current font size. pt is units of 1/72 inches. There is no fixed conversion ratio between the two units.

JSWolf · 05-31-2017, 09:24 AM

You do not want ex or pt. What you want is em.

theducks · 05-31-2017, 09:40 AM

add the word 'probably' to Jon's answer.

There are a few places where FIXED sizes are needed. They are few. Usually associated with another fixed object, like an image with text overlay.
In general, fixed (absolute) sizes should be avoided. they don't scale

HarryT · 05-31-2017, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

add the word 'probably' to Jon's answer.

There are a few places where FIXED sizes are needed. They are few. Usually associated with another fixed object, like an image with text overlay.
In general, fixed (absolute) sizes should be avoided. they don't scale

The one thing I tend to do in fixed units are page margins, because I don't want my margins to scale with the text. I use ems for everything else.

05-31-2017, 08:06 AM	#1
Abou Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2016 Device: iPad	ex to pt Hello, 1-Is there a way to change the settings in css from ex to pt? 2-Please note that we also noticed that the conversion formula from ex to pt is wrong. for example: padding: 0.5ex 5.75pt while 1 ex should be equal to 4.30554 pt Corrected padding value: 2.152pt instead of 0.5 ex thank you

05-31-2017, 09:01 AM	#2
jhowell Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,159 Karma: 92500001 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Charlottesville, VA Device: Kindles	ex is the height of lower case "x" in the current font and so depends on the font selected and the current font size. pt is units of 1/72 inches. There is no fixed conversion ratio between the two units.

05-31-2017, 09:24 AM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,746 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	You do not want ex or pt. What you want is em.

05-31-2017, 09:40 AM	#4
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,251 Karma: 61360164 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	add the word 'probably' to Jon's answer. There are a few places where FIXED sizes are needed. They are few. Usually associated with another fixed object, like an image with text overlay. In general, fixed (absolute) sizes should be avoided. they don't scale

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