Compare Fonts → Monospace → VT323 vs Ubuntu Mono
VT323 vs Ubuntu Mono
Both are monospace faces on Google Fonts. Ubuntu Mono has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Ubuntu Mono takes more horizontal space.
VT323
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Ubuntu Mono
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Measured differences
| Measurement | VT323 | Ubuntu Mono | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 40.0% | 52.0% | 12.0% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 56.0% | 69.3% | 13.3% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.71 | 0.75 | 0.04 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.95 | 0.86 | 0.09 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 40.0% | 50.0% | 10.0% |
Where they diverge most
- x-height: VT323 measures 40.0%, Ubuntu Mono measures 52.0%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- Average character width: VT323 measures 40.0%, Ubuntu Mono measures 50.0%. Mean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space.
- Stroke contrast: VT323 measures 0.95, Ubuntu Mono measures 0.86. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
At a glance
| VT323 | Ubuntu Mono | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monospace | Monospace |
| Weights | 1 | 2 |
| Variable axes | None | None |
| Language subsets | 3 | 6 |
| Designer | Peter Hull | Dalton Maag |