How to convert points to inches
1 point is equal to 0.01388888889 inches, and 1 inch is equal to 72 points. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
inches = points × 0.01388888889
inches = points ÷ 72Example: convert 15 pt to in: 15 × 0.01388888889 = 0.2083333333 in.
Point to Inch conversion table
| Point (pt) | Inch (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pt | 0.0001388888889 in |
| 0.1 pt | 0.001388888889 in |
| 1 pt | 0.01388888889 in |
| 2 pt | 0.02777777778 in |
| 3 pt | 0.04166666667 in |
| 5 pt | 0.06944444444 in |
| 10 pt | 0.1388888889 in |
| 20 pt | 0.2777777778 in |
| 50 pt | 0.6944444444 in |
| 100 pt | 1.388888889 in |
| 250 pt | 3.472222222 in |
| 500 pt | 6.944444444 in |
| 1,000 pt | 13.88888889 in |
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 inch
The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm. It's used in the US and UK for screen sizes, tools, construction and personal height.
Symbol: in · 1 in = 0.0254 m · Category: Imperial & US customary