Compare Fonts → Monospace → Inconsolata vs VT323
Inconsolata vs VT323
Both are monospace faces on Google Fonts. Inconsolata has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Inconsolata takes more horizontal space.
Inconsolata
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VT323
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Measured differences
| Measurement | Inconsolata | VT323 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 45.7% | 40.0% | 5.7% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 62.3% | 56.0% | 6.3% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.73 | 0.71 | 0.02 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 7.6% | 8.4% | 0.8% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.79 | 0.95 | 0.16 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 50.0% | 40.0% | 10.0% |
Where they diverge most
- Average character width: Inconsolata measures 50.0%, VT323 measures 40.0%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
- x-height: Inconsolata measures 45.7%, VT323 measures 40.0%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- Stroke contrast: Inconsolata measures 0.79, VT323 measures 0.95. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
At a glance
| Inconsolata | VT323 | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monospace | Monospace |
| Weights | 8 | 1 |
| Variable axes | 2 | None |
| Language subsets | 3 | 3 |
| Designer | Raph Levien | Peter Hull |