Point to Inch Converter
Convert Point (pt) to Inch (in) instantly. 1 pt = 0.013889 in.
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1 pt = 0.013889 in
Formula:
in = pt × 0.0138888889With your value: 1 pt = 0.01388889 in
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Point to Inch Conversion Table
| Point (pt) | Inch (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.006944 |
| 1 | 0.013889 |
| 2 | 0.027778 |
| 5 | 0.069444 |
| 10 | 0.138889 |
| 15 | 0.208333 |
| 20 | 0.277778 |
| 25 | 0.347222 |
| 50 | 0.694444 |
| 100 | 1.388889 |
| 250 | 3.472222 |
| 500 | 6.944444 |
| 1000 | 13.888889 |
Inch to Point Conversion Table
| Inch (in) | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 36 |
| 1 | 72 |
| 2 | 144 |
| 5 | 360 |
| 10 | 720 |
| 15 | 1,080 |
| 20 | 1,440 |
| 25 | 1,800 |
| 50 | 3,600 |
| 100 | 7,200 |
| 250 | 18,000 |
| 500 | 36,000 |
| 1000 | 72,000 |
Where these values come from
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Point (pt)
Typography
Based on the PostScript point of exactly 1/72 inch, which CSS also adopts for absolute lengths.
Source: PostScript Language Reference; CSS Values and Units Module Level 4 (absolute lengths)
Adobe Systems / W3C · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Inch (in)
Typography
Based on the PostScript point of exactly 1/72 inch, which CSS also adopts for absolute lengths.
Source: PostScript Language Reference; CSS Values and Units Module Level 4 (absolute lengths)
Adobe Systems / W3C · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Point to Inch
To convert from Point (pt) to Inch (in), multiply the value by 0.0138888889.
Formula: in = pt × 0.0138888889
Reverse: pt = in × 72
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Point. For example: 5 pt
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.0138888889
- The result is: 0.069444 in
About Point
In typography, a point is 1/72 of an inch. It is the standard unit for measuring font sizes in print and software.
Common uses: graphic design, word processing, printing.
About Inch
The inch (in) is a unit of typography and layout. One inch equals 96 pixels. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other typography unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: typography calculations, engineering and science, education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Inch are in 1 Point?
There are exactly 0.0138888889 Inch in 1 Point. This means the conversion factor from Point to Inch is 0.0138888889.
What is the formula to convert Point to Inch?
The formula to convert Point to Inch is: in = pt × 0.0138888889. For example, to convert 10 Point to Inch, you would multiply 10 by 0.0138888889.
What is a Point?
In typography, a point is 1/72 of an inch. It is the standard unit for measuring font sizes in print and software.
What is a Inch?
The inch (in) is a unit of typography and layout. One inch equals 96 pixels. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other typography 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?
The Point is commonly used in graphic design, word processing, printing.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Point to Inch converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/point_typo-to-inch_typo