Point to Span (cloth) Converter (pt to span)

How to convert points to spans (cloth)

1 point is equal to 0.001543209877 spans (cloth), and 1 span (cloth) is equal to 648 points. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

spans (cloth) = points × 0.001543209877
spans (cloth) = points ÷ 648

Example: convert 15 pt to span: 15 × 0.001543209877 = 0.02314814815 span.

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

The cloth span is 9 inches (22.86 cm), originally the distance between the tips of the thumb and little finger of a spread hand.

Symbol: span · 1 span = 0.2286 m · Category: Historical & cloth

Frequently asked questions

How many spans (cloth) are in a point?

There are 0.001543209877 spans (cloth) in 1 point (pt).

How many points are in a span (cloth)?

1 span (cloth) (span) equals 648 points.

How do I convert points to spans (cloth)?

Multiply the length in points by 0.001543209877. For example, 15 pt × 0.001543209877 = 0.02314814815 span.

How do I convert spans (cloth) to points?

Divide the length in spans (cloth) by 0.001543209877, or multiply it by 648. You can also use the Span (cloth) to Point converter.