How to convert inches to points
pt = in × 72Multiply the value in inches by 72. To go the other way, multiply by 0.01388888889 (or divide by 72).
An inch is larger than a point: one inch contains 72 points.
Worked examples
- 1 inch1 in × 72 = 72 pt
- 5 inches5 in × 72 = 360 pt
- 10 inches10 in × 72 = 720 pt
- 20 inches20 in × 72 = 1,440 pt
- 100 inches100 in × 72 = 7,200 pt
Inches to points conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Inches (in) | Points (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 in | 7.2 pt |
| 0.25 in | 18 pt |
| 0.5 in | 36 pt |
| 1 in | 72 pt |
| 2 in | 144 pt |
| 3 in | 216 pt |
| 4 in | 288 pt |
| 5 in | 360 pt |
| 6 in | 432 pt |
| 7 in | 504 pt |
| 8 in | 576 pt |
| 9 in | 648 pt |
| 10 in | 720 pt |
| Inches (in) | Points (pt) |
|---|---|
| 12 in | 864 pt |
| 15 in | 1,080 pt |
| 20 in | 1,440 pt |
| 25 in | 1,800 pt |
| 30 in | 2,160 pt |
| 40 in | 2,880 pt |
| 50 in | 3,600 pt |
| 75 in | 5,400 pt |
| 100 in | 7,200 pt |
| 250 in | 18,000 pt |
| 500 in | 36,000 pt |
| 1,000 in | 72,000 pt |
About the units
Inch (in)
The inch (in) is a unit of typography in the US customary system. One inch equals 0.0254 meters (m).
Point (pt)
Exactly 1/72 inch (≈ 0.3528 mm), the PostScript/desktop-publishing point. One point equals 0.0003527777778 meters (m).
Frequently asked questions
How many points are in one inch?
There are 72 points in one inch, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert inches to points?
Multiply the number of inches by 72. For example, 10 in × 72 = 720 pt.
How many inches are in one point?
One point equals 0.01388888889 inches. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 72.
What is 10 inches in points?
10 in = 720 pt.
Is this in to pt converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.