characters per inch
"Characters per inch" (CPI) is a measurement used in typography, printing, and digital displays to indicate text density.
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Definition
C1Typography and Printing
(technical, academic)A unit measuring the number of typographic characters that fit within a one-inch line of printed text.
Example
- The font is set to 10 characters per inch, making the text appear denser on the page.
C1Digital Displays
(technical, academic)A unit measuring the number of characters that can be displayed in a horizontal inch on a screen or monitor.
Example
- The screen's resolution is optimized for 12 characters per inch, ensuring clear and readable text.
C2Data Storage
(technical)A unit measuring the number of characters per inch on magnetic media or tape, indicating storage density.
Example
- The tape drive has a storage density of 1,500 characters per inch, allowing for efficient data archiving.