How to convert points to poles
1 point is equal to 0.00007014590348 poles, and 1 pole is equal to 14,256 points. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
poles = points × 0.00007014590348
poles = points ÷ 14,256Example: convert 15 pt to pole: 15 × 0.00007014590348 = 0.001052188552 pole.
Point to Pole conversion table
| Point (pt) | Pole (pole) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pt | 7.014590348 × 10⁻⁷ pole |
| 0.1 pt | 0.000007014590348 pole |
| 1 pt | 0.00007014590348 pole |
| 2 pt | 0.000140291807 pole |
| 3 pt | 0.0002104377104 pole |
| 5 pt | 0.0003507295174 pole |
| 10 pt | 0.0007014590348 pole |
| 20 pt | 0.00140291807 pole |
| 50 pt | 0.003507295174 pole |
| 100 pt | 0.007014590348 pole |
| 250 pt | 0.01753647587 pole |
| 500 pt | 0.03507295174 pole |
| 1,000 pt | 0.07014590348 pole |
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 pole
The pole is another name for the rod or perch: 16.5 feet (5.0292 m). UK allotment gardens are still measured in square poles.
Symbol: pole · 1 pole = 5.0292 m · Category: Imperial & US customary