How to convert points to centimeters
1 point is equal to 0.03527777778 centimeters, and 1 centimeter is equal to 28.34645669 points. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
centimeters = points × 0.03527777778
centimeters = points ÷ 28.34645669Example: convert 15 pt to cm: 15 × 0.03527777778 = 0.5291666667 cm.
Point to Centimeter conversion table
| Point (pt) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pt | 0.0003527777778 cm |
| 0.1 pt | 0.003527777778 cm |
| 1 pt | 0.03527777778 cm |
| 2 pt | 0.07055555556 cm |
| 3 pt | 0.1058333333 cm |
| 5 pt | 0.1763888889 cm |
| 10 pt | 0.3527777778 cm |
| 20 pt | 0.7055555556 cm |
| 50 pt | 1.763888889 cm |
| 100 pt | 3.527777778 cm |
| 250 pt | 8.819444444 cm |
| 500 pt | 17.63888889 cm |
| 1,000 pt | 35.27777778 cm |
About the point
The desktop publishing (PostScript) point is 1/72 of an inch (0.3528 mm). Font sizes such as 12 pt are measured in points.
Symbol: pt · 1 pt = 0.0003527777778 m · Category: Typography
About the centimeter
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It's widely used for body height, clothing sizes, rulers and everyday objects.
Symbol: cm · 1 cm = 0.01 m · Category: Metric (SI)