Point (Compass) to Degree Converter

Angle Converter

14 units available

Decimals:

From

To

11.25

1 pt = 11.25 °

Formula:

° = pt × 11.25

With your value: 1 pt = 11.25 °

Other Point (Compass) to Degree conversions

2 pt to °3 pt to °4 pt to °5 pt to °6 pt to °7 pt to °8 pt to °

Point (Compass) to Degree Conversion Table

Point (Compass) (pt)	Degree (°)
0.5	5.625
1	11.25
2	22.5
5	56.25
10	112.5
15	168.75
20	225
25	281.25
50	562.5
100	1,125
250	2,812.5
500	5,625
1000	11,250

Degree to Point (Compass) Conversion Table

Degree (°)	Point (Compass) (pt)
0.5	0.044444
1	0.088889
2	0.177778
5	0.444444
10	0.888889
15	1.333333
20	1.777778
25	2.222222
50	4.444444
100	8.888889
250	22.222222
500	44.444444
1000	88.888889

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Point (Compass) (pt)

Angle

Conventional value

The DTP/PostScript point is exactly 1/72 inch (0.352 777… mm).

Historic Didot and American printer’s points differ and are not interchangeable.

Source: PostScript Language Reference; CSS Values and Units Module Level 4 (absolute lengths)

Adobe Systems / W3C · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Degree (°)

Angle

Exact conversion

1° = π/180 rad exactly; accepted for use with the SI.

Source: Units accepted for use with the SI, SI Brochure Table 8

Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Point (Compass) to Degree

To convert from Point (Compass) (pt) to Degree (°), multiply the value by 11.25.

Formula: ° = pt × 11.25

Reverse: pt = ° × 0.0888888889

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Point (Compass). For example: 5 pt
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 11.25
The result is: 56.25 °

About Point (Compass)

The point (compass) (pt) is a unit of plane angle. One point (compass) equals 11.25 radians. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other angle unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: angle calculations, engineering and science, education.

About Degree

The degree is a measurement of angle equal to 1/360 of a full rotation. It is the most commonly used unit of angular measurement.

Common uses: navigation, geometry, construction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Degree are in 1 Point (Compass)?

There are exactly 11.25 Degree in 1 Point (Compass). This means the conversion factor from Point (Compass) to Degree is 11.25.

What is the formula to convert Point (Compass) to Degree?

The formula to convert Point (Compass) to Degree is: ° = pt × 11.25. For example, to convert 10 Point (Compass) to Degree, you would multiply 10 by 11.25.

What is a Point (Compass)?