Type Scale
Calculate Type Scale instantly with the exact formula and a worked example.
Type Scale
Base font sizepx
Scale ratio
Level N
Size at level N
31.25px
In rem (1 rem = 16 px)
1.953rem
Previous level
25px
Next level
39.06px
More about: Type Scale
What it calculates
The “Type Scale” calculator computes Size at level N in px from 3 parameters: base font size (px), scale ratio, level n.
Used by photographers and videographers when setting up a shoot.
Example calculation
With parameters Base font size = 16 px, Scale ratio = 1.25, Level N = 3 the result is 31.25 px (Popular ratios: 1.125, 1.2, 1.25, 1.333, 1.5, 1.618).
How to use
- Enter base font size, scale ratio and level n — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
- Size at level N (px) is calculated automatically as you type.
- Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
- Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.
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FAQ
How is Type Scale calculated?
The Type Scale calculator computes Size at level N (in px) from base font size, scale ratio, level n. Enter your values above and the exact formula is applied instantly; a worked example with real numbers is shown below.
Is the Type Scale calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup, runs entirely in your browser, and sends no data to any server.
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