Line is an important element in painting, design, handcraft and other fields. When using lines, we often encounter the concept of "pound". So, how wide is the 1 pound line?
How much is a pound?
In the printing industry, pound is a common unit to measure the weight of paper, that is, the weight of paper per square yard. In painting, design and other fields, the pound has also become a unit to describe the fineness of lines and brushes.
Because different materials have different points, the thickness of the lines represented is also different. Here are some common materials and their width is 1 pound.
paintbrush
For a brush, 1 pound is about 0.35 mm. This means that if you use the 1 brush, the width of the drawn line is approximately 0.35mm..
pencil
For a pencil, 1 pound is about 0. 1 8mm. Although it is difficult for many people to visually distinguish lines below 0.1mm, this unit still has its practical use.
pen
For a pen, 1 pound is about 0.25 mm ... If you are engaged in calligraphy, painting and other fields that need to be mastered, then a pen is also a good choice.
abstract
In creative industries such as painting and design, it is very important to master elements such as lines and brushes. As a unit to describe the fineness of lines, point values are also important. When using 1 pound, the width of different materials will be different, which needs to be adjusted in actual operation. I hope this article can help readers better understand the relationship between points and lines.