Compare Fonts → Sans Serif → Work Sans vs Space Grotesk
Work Sans vs Space Grotesk
Both are sans serif faces on Google Fonts. Work Sans has the larger x-height, so it looks bigger at the same size. Space Grotesk takes more horizontal space.
Work Sans
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Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
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Space Grotesk
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
Handgloves & Quartz Jockeys
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs, then ship it to 1,842 Grove Street by 9:30 AM.
Measured differences
| Measurement | Work Sans | Space Grotesk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| x-heightHeight of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size. | 50.0% | 48.6% | 1.4% |
| Cap heightHeight of capitals, as a share of the font size. | 66.0% | 70.0% | 4.0% |
| x-height to cap ratioProportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open. | 0.76 | 0.69 | 0.06 |
| Stroke weightMeasured thickness of a vertical stroke. Higher is heavier on the page. | 8.0% | 7.9% | 0.1% |
| Stroke contrastHorizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation. | 0.86 | 0.90 | 0.04 |
| Average character widthMean lowercase advance. Higher takes more horizontal space. | 54.8% | 55.6% | 0.8% |
Where they diverge most
- x-height to cap ratio: Work Sans measures 0.76, Space Grotesk measures 0.69. Proportion of lowercase to uppercase. Higher feels more modern and open.
- x-height: Work Sans measures 50.0%, Space Grotesk measures 48.6%. Height of lowercase letters, as a share of the font size. Higher reads larger at the same point size.
- Stroke contrast: Work Sans measures 0.86, Space Grotesk measures 0.90. Horizontal stroke divided by vertical. 1.0 is even; below 0.5 means strong thick-thin modulation.
At a glance
| Work Sans | Space Grotesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sans Serif | Sans Serif |
| Weights | 9 | 5 |
| Variable axes | 1 | 1 |
| Language subsets | 3 | 3 |
| Designer | Wei Huang | Florian Karsten |
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