Rope to Point Converter (rope to pt)

How to convert ropes to points

1 rope is equal to 17,280 points, and 1 point is equal to 0.00005787037037 ropes. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

points = ropes × 17,280
points = ropes ÷ 0.00005787037037

Example: convert 15 rope to pt: 15 × 17,280 = 259,200 pt.

The rope is an old English unit of 20 feet (6.096 m).

Symbol: rope · 1 rope = 6.096 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

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

Frequently asked questions

How many points are in a rope?

There are 17,280 points in 1 rope (rope).

How many ropes are in a point?

1 point (pt) equals 0.00005787037037 ropes.

How do I convert ropes to points?

Multiply the length in ropes by 17,280. For example, 15 rope × 17,280 = 259,200 pt.

How do I convert points to ropes?

Divide the length in points by 17,280, or multiply it by 0.00005787037037. You can also use the Point to Rope converter.