Inch to Point (desktop publishing) Converter
1 inch is exactly 72 points. Convert inches (in) to points (pt) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.
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Result
Inch to Point (desktop publishing) conversion
1 in = 72 ptone inch in points
1 pt ≈ 0.01388888889 inone point in inches
Inch (in): Exactly 0.0254 meters (international inch).
Point (desktop publishing) (pt): Exactly 1/72 inch (about 0.3528 mm). The point used by PostScript, PDF, CSS and word processors for font sizes.
Source:Inch: International yard and pound agreement (1959); Point (desktop publishing): W3C CSS Values and Units Module Level 3 (absolute lengths)
How to convert inches to points
To convert inches to points, multiply the number of inches by 72.
Formula
pt = in × 72
Examples
- 5 in = 5 × 72 = 360 pt
- 25 in = 25 × 72 = 1800 pt
- 100 in = 100 × 72 = 7200 pt
Inch to Point (desktop publishing) conversion table
| Inch (in) | Point (desktop publishing) (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 in | 7.2 pt |
| 0.5 in | 36 pt |
| 1 in | 72 pt |
| 2 in | 144 pt |
| 3 in | 216 pt |
| 5 in | 360 pt |
| 10 in | 720 pt |
| 20 in | 1440 pt |
| 25 in | 1800 pt |
| 50 in | 3600 pt |
| 100 in | 7200 pt |
| 250 in | 18000 pt |
| 500 in | 36000 pt |
| 1000 in | 72000 pt |
Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.
Frequently asked questions
- How many points are in one inch?
- One inch is exactly 72 points.
- How do I convert points to inches?
- To convert points to inches, multiply the number of points by about 0.01388888889. The formula is in = pt × 0.01388888889.
- Is this conversion exact?
- Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 72 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
- Which is larger, a inch or a point?
- A inch is 72 times larger than a point. In other words, a point is exactly 1/72 of a inch.