Convert Points to Kilometers

Please provide values below to convert Points [pt] to Kilometers [km].

Points
pt
Kilometers
0.00km

How to Convert Points to Kilometers

1 pt = 3.528e-7 km

1 km = 2834467.120181406 pt

Example: convert 10 pt to km: 10 pt = 10 × 3.528e-7 pt = 0.000003528 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.

Kilometers

Definition: A kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1,000 meters.

History: The kilometer was introduced as part of the metric system in the late 18th century in France to provide a standardized unit for long distances. Today, it is widely used for measuring geographical distances worldwide.

Points to Kilometers Conversion Table

PointsKilometers
0.01 pt3.528e-9 km
0.1 pt3.528e-8 km
1 pt3.528e-7 km
2 pt7.056e-7 km
3 pt0.0000010584 km
5 pt0.000001764 km
10 pt0.000003528 km
20 pt0.000007056 km
50 pt0.00001764 km
100 pt0.00003528 km
1000 pt0.0003528 km