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Convert Points to Inches

Please provide values below to convert Points [pt] to Inches [in].

Points
pt
Inches
0.00in

How to Convert Points to Inches

1 pt = 0.01388976377952756 in

1 in = 71.99546485260771 pt

Example: convert 10 pt to in: 10 pt = 10 × 0.01388976377952756 pt = 0.13889763779527559 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.

Inches

Definition: An inch (in) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 centimeters.

History: The inch originates from medieval England, historically based on the width of a human thumb. It was later standardized to 2.54 cm and is widely used in carpentry, engineering, and everyday measurements.

Points to Inches Conversion Table

PointsInches
0.01 pt0.0001388976377952756 in
0.1 pt0.001388976377952756 in
1 pt0.01388976377952756 in
2 pt0.02777952755905512 in
3 pt0.04166929133858268 in
5 pt0.06944881889763779 in
10 pt0.13889763779527559 in
20 pt0.27779527559055117 in
50 pt0.694488188976378 in
100 pt1.388976377952756 in
1000 pt13.88976377952756 in

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