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Convert Points to Centimeters

Please provide values below to convert Points [pt] to Centimeters [cm].

Points
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Centimeters
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How to Convert Points to Centimeters

1 pt = 0.03528 cm

1 cm = 28.34467120181406 pt

Example: convert 10 pt to cm: 10 pt = 10 × 0.03528 pt = 0.3528 pt

Points

Definition: A point (pt) is a unit of length commonly used in typography, equal to 1/72 of an inch or approximately 0.353 millimeters.

History: The point system was developed in the 18th century to standardize type sizes in printing. The most widely used system today is the PostScript point, defined as exactly 1/72 of an inch, popularized by digital typesetting.

Centimeters

Definition: A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), defined as 1/100 meters.

History: The centimeter is derived from the SI unit meter, with the prefix "centi-" indicating one hundredth of a meter. It was introduced with the metric system during the French Revolution to create a decimal-based system for easier conversions.

Points to Centimeters Conversion Table

PointsCentimeters
0.01 pt0.0003528 cm
0.1 pt0.003528 cm
1 pt0.03528 cm
2 pt0.07056 cm
3 pt0.10583999999999999 cm
5 pt0.1764 cm
10 pt0.3528 cm
20 pt0.7056 cm
50 pt1.764 cm
100 pt3.528 cm
1000 pt35.28 cm

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