Compare Fonts → Monospace → Inconsolata vs Courier Prime
Inconsolata vs Courier Prime
Both are monospace faces on Google Fonts. Inconsolata has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Courier Prime takes more horizontal space.
Inconsolata
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Courier Prime
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Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Measured differences
| Measurement | Inconsolata | Courier Prime | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 45.7% | 45.1% | 0.6% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 62.3% | 58.0% | 4.3% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.73 | 0.78 | 0.04 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 7.6% | 7.7% | 0.1% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.79 | 0.94 | 0.15 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 50.0% | 60.0% | 10.0% |
Where they diverge most
- Average character width: Inconsolata measures 50.0%, Courier Prime measures 60.0%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
- Stroke contrast: Inconsolata measures 0.79, Courier Prime measures 0.94. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
- x-height to cap ratio: Inconsolata measures 0.73, Courier Prime measures 0.78. Proportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open.
At a glance
| Inconsolata | Courier Prime | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monospace | Monospace |
| Weights | 8 | 2 |
| Variable axes | 2 | None |
| Language subsets | 3 | 2 |
| Designer | Raph Levien | Alan Dague-Greene |
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