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

How to convert spans (cloth) to points

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

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

Example: convert 15 span to pt: 15 × 648 = 9,720 pt.

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

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 span (cloth)?

There are 648 points in 1 span (cloth) (span).

How many spans (cloth) are in a point?

1 point (pt) equals 0.001543209877 spans (cloth).

How do I convert spans (cloth) to points?

Multiply the length in spans (cloth) by 648. For example, 15 span × 648 = 9,720 pt.

How do I convert points to spans (cloth)?

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