A typographic scale is a fundamental tool for creating visually harmonious designs. Our free typographic scale calculator helps you generate perfect font size hierarchies for your design projects—no guesswork, completely free.
In this guide, we'll show you how to create typographic scales, understand modular scales, and apply them to your designs for professional typography.
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What is a Typographic Scale?
A typographic scale is a sequence of font sizes that creates visual hierarchy and harmony in design. It uses mathematical ratios to ensure consistent spacing between text sizes.
Benefits:
- •Visual harmony and consistency
- •Professional typography
- •Faster design decisions
- •Better readability
How to Use Typographic Scales (3 Easy Steps)
Set Base Size
Choose your base font size (typically 16px for body text).
Select Ratio
Choose a modular scale ratio (e.g., 1.25, 1.5, 1.618 Golden Ratio).
Apply to Design
Use the generated scale for headings, body text, and other typography.