Line Height Calculator

Line Height Calculator

Typography & Text

Calculate optimal line heights

px
Recommended
24.0px
1.5× ratio — optimal for body text
Golden Ratio
25.9px
φ (1.618) — harmonious proportions

Common Ratios

Tight1.2×
Headings, large text
19.2px
Snug1.375×
Subheadings
22.0px
Normal1.5×
Body text (recommended)
24.0px
Relaxed1.625×
Long-form reading
26.0px
Loose2×
Large blocks, accessibility
32.0px

Preview

1.2× line-height

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs.

1.5× line-height

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs.

2× line-height

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs.