Point (Compass) to Turn Converter
Convert Point (Compass) (pt) to Turn (tr) instantly. 1 pt = 0.03125 tr.
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14 units available
1 pt = 0.03125 tr
Formula:
tr = pt × 0.03125With your value: 1 pt = 0.03125 tr
Other Point (Compass) to Turn conversions
Point (Compass) to Turn Conversion Table
| Point (Compass) (pt) | Turn (tr) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.015625 |
| 1 | 0.03125 |
| 2 | 0.0625 |
| 5 | 0.15625 |
| 10 | 0.3125 |
| 15 | 0.46875 |
| 20 | 0.625 |
| 25 | 0.78125 |
| 50 | 1.5625 |
| 100 | 3.125 |
| 250 | 7.8125 |
| 500 | 15.625 |
| 1000 | 31.25 |
Turn to Point (Compass) Conversion Table
| Turn (tr) | Point (Compass) (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 16 |
| 1 | 32 |
| 2 | 64 |
| 5 | 160 |
| 10 | 320 |
| 15 | 480 |
| 20 | 640 |
| 25 | 800 |
| 50 | 1,600 |
| 100 | 3,200 |
| 250 | 8,000 |
| 500 | 16,000 |
| 1000 | 32,000 |
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
Turn (tr)
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 Turn
To convert from Point (Compass) (pt) to Turn (tr), multiply the value by 0.03125.
Formula: tr = pt × 0.03125
Reverse: pt = tr × 32
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Point (Compass). For example: 5 pt
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.03125
- The result is: 0.15625 tr
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 Turn
The turn (tr) is a unit of plane angle. One turn equals 360 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Turn are in 1 Point (Compass)?
There are exactly 0.03125 Turn in 1 Point (Compass). This means the conversion factor from Point (Compass) to Turn is 0.03125.
What is the formula to convert Point (Compass) to Turn?
The formula to convert Point (Compass) to Turn is: tr = pt × 0.03125. For example, to convert 10 Point (Compass) to Turn, you would multiply 10 by 0.03125.
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 Turn?
The turn (tr) is a unit of plane angle. One turn equals 360 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 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 Turn converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/point-to-turn