How to convert points to inches
in = pt × 0.01388888889Because one inch equals 72 points, you can also divide: in = pt ÷ 72.
A point is smaller than an inch: it takes 72 points to make one inch.
Worked examples
- 1 point (DTP)1 pt × 0.01388888889 = 0.01388888889 in
- 5 points5 pt × 0.01388888889 = 0.06944444444 in
- 10 points10 pt × 0.01388888889 = 0.1388888889 in
- 20 points20 pt × 0.01388888889 = 0.2777777778 in
- 100 points100 pt × 0.01388888889 = 1.388888889 in
Points to inches conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Points (pt) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 pt | 0.0013888889 in |
| 0.25 pt | 0.0034722222 in |
| 0.5 pt | 0.0069444444 in |
| 1 pt | 0.013888889 in |
| 2 pt | 0.027777778 in |
| 3 pt | 0.041666667 in |
| 4 pt | 0.055555556 in |
| 5 pt | 0.069444444 in |
| 6 pt | 0.083333333 in |
| 7 pt | 0.097222222 in |
| 8 pt | 0.11111111 in |
| 9 pt | 0.125 in |
| 10 pt | 0.13888889 in |
| Points (pt) | Inches (in) |
|---|---|
| 12 pt | 0.16666667 in |
| 15 pt | 0.20833333 in |
| 20 pt | 0.27777778 in |
| 25 pt | 0.34722222 in |
| 30 pt | 0.41666667 in |
| 40 pt | 0.55555556 in |
| 50 pt | 0.69444444 in |
| 75 pt | 1.0416667 in |
| 100 pt | 1.3888889 in |
| 250 pt | 3.4722222 in |
| 500 pt | 6.9444444 in |
| 1,000 pt | 13.888889 in |
About the units
Point (pt)
Exactly 1/72 inch (≈ 0.3528 mm), the PostScript/desktop-publishing point. One point equals 0.0003527777778 meters (m).
Inch (in)
The inch (in) is a unit of typography in the US customary system. One inch equals 0.0254 meters (m).
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in one point?
There are 0.01388888889 inches in one point, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert points to inches?
Multiply the number of points by 0.01388888889. For example, 10 pt × 0.01388888889 = 0.1388888889 in.
How many points are in one inch?
One inch equals 72 points. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.01388888889.
What is 10 points in inches?
10 pt = 0.1388888889 in.
Is this pt to in 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.