Point (Compass) to Radian Converter
Convert Point (Compass) (pt) to Radian (rad) instantly. 1 pt = 0.19635 rad.
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1 pt = 0.19635 rad
Formula:
rad = pt × 0.1963495408With your value: 1 pt = 0.19634954 rad
Other Point (Compass) to Radian conversions
Point (Compass) to Radian Conversion Table
| Point (Compass) (pt) | Radian (rad) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.098175 |
| 1 | 0.19635 |
| 2 | 0.392699 |
| 5 | 0.981748 |
| 10 | 1.963495 |
| 15 | 2.945243 |
| 20 | 3.926991 |
| 25 | 4.908739 |
| 50 | 9.817477 |
| 100 | 19.634954 |
| 250 | 49.087385 |
| 500 | 98.17477 |
| 1000 | 196.349541 |
Radian to Point (Compass) Conversion Table
| Radian (rad) | Point (Compass) (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.546479 |
| 1 | 5.092958 |
| 2 | 10.185916 |
| 5 | 25.464791 |
| 10 | 50.929582 |
| 15 | 76.394373 |
| 20 | 101.859164 |
| 25 | 127.323954 |
| 50 | 254.647909 |
| 100 | 509.295818 |
| 250 | 1,273.239545 |
| 500 | 2,546.479089 |
| 1000 | 5,092.958179 |
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
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
Radian (rad)
Angle
The radian is the coherent SI unit of plane angle; the degree is exactly π/180 rad and is 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 Radian
To convert from Point (Compass) (pt) to Radian (rad), multiply the value by 0.1963495408.
Formula: rad = pt × 0.1963495408
Reverse: pt = rad × 5.0929581789
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Point (Compass). For example: 5 pt
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.1963495408
- The result is: 0.981748 rad
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 Radian
The radian is the SI unit of angular measurement. One radian equals approximately 57.296 degrees.
Fun Fact: A full circle contains exactly 2π radians.
Common uses: mathematics, physics, engineering.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Radian are in 1 Point (Compass)?
There are exactly 0.1963495408 Radian in 1 Point (Compass). This means the conversion factor from Point (Compass) to Radian is 0.1963495408.
What is the formula to convert Point (Compass) to Radian?
The formula to convert Point (Compass) to Radian is: rad = pt × 0.1963495408. For example, to convert 10 Point (Compass) to Radian, you would multiply 10 by 0.1963495408.
What is a 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.
What is a Radian?
The radian is the SI unit of angular measurement. One radian equals approximately 57.296 degrees.
What are the common uses of Point (Compass)?
The Point (Compass) is commonly used in angle calculations, engineering and science, education.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Point (Compass) to Radian converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/point-to-radian