Free Tool

Typography Scale Generator

Generate a harmonious typographic scale based on a ratio. Preview sizes, copy CSS custom properties or Tailwind config.


Base Size 16px
Scale Ratio 1.250
Steps Above Base 6
Steps Below Base 2
Output Unit
Preview Font
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What is a Typographic Scale?

A typographic scale is a series of font sizes that grow by a consistent ratio. Using a mathematical ratio (rather than arbitrary sizes) creates visual harmony and rhythm in your typography. The most common ratios are the Perfect Fourth (1.333), Major Third (1.250), and the Golden Ratio (1.618).

How to Choose a Ratio

For body-heavy content like blogs and documentation, smaller ratios (1.125–1.25) work best as they create subtle variation without jarring jumps. For landing pages and marketing sites with large hero text, larger ratios (1.414–1.618) create more dramatic visual impact. The base size is usually 16px (1rem), matching the browser default.