Centimeters to Points Converter
Quick answer: To convert centimeters to points, multiply by 28.34646. For example, 10 cm is 283.4646 pt. One centimeter equals 28.34646 pt.
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Centimeters to Points formula and what each symbol means
pt = cm × 28.34646
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cm | Centimeter |
| pt | Point |
Centimeters to Points examples
1 cm
1 cm × 28.34646 = 28.34646 pt.
10 cm
10 cm × 28.34646 = 283.4646 pt.
100 cm
100 cm × 28.34646 = 2,834.646 pt.
Centimeters compared with Points
One cm is 28.35 times as large as one pt, so your number gets bigger when you convert centimeters to points and smaller when you convert back. If the answer is not larger than what you typed, you divided instead of multiplying.
About centimeters and points
Centimeter (cm): One hundredth of a metre. Point (pt): The CSS and desktop-publishing point, exactly 1/72 inch.
How to calculate Centimeters to Points step by step
- Enter the value in cm (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 28.34646, because 1 cm = 28.34646 pt.
- The product is the value in pt. To go back, divide by 28.34646 or multiply by 0.03527778.
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How to read your Centimeters to Points result
Quick estimate: multiply by about 28 to get points from centimeters; this is within 1.3% of the exact factor. Printing and design tools use points and picas, while web layouts use pixels.
| CENTIMETERS | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28.34646 |
| 2 | 56.69291 |
| 5 | 141.7323 |
| 10 | 283.4646 |
| 20 | 566.9291 |
| 50 | 1,417.323 |
| 100 | 2,834.646 |
| 1,000 | 28,346.46 |
Points to Centimeters: quick table
| POINTS | CENTIMETERS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.03527778 |
| 5 | 0.1763889 |
| 10 | 0.3527778 |
| 25 | 0.8819444 |
| 50 | 1.763889 |
| 100 | 3.527778 |
| 250 | 8.819444 |
| 500 | 17.63889 |
Common mistakes when calculating Centimeters to Points
- Assuming 1 pt equals 1 px: 1 pt is 1.3333 px.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from cm to pt multiply by 28.34646; from pt to cm divide by 28.34646.
Centimeters to Points FAQ
How many pt are in 1 cm?
1 cm equals 28.34646 pt.
How many cm are in 1 pt?
1 pt equals 0.03527778 cm.
Is 1 cm = 28.34646 pt an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (28.34646). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a point (pt)?
The CSS and desktop-publishing point, exactly 1/72 inch.
How can I estimate centimeters to points in my head?
Quick estimate: multiply by about 28 to get points from centimeters; this is within 1.3% of the exact factor.
What is 75 cm in points?
75 cm = 2,125.984 pt (since 75 × 28.34646).
What is 300 cm in points?
300 cm = 8,503.937 pt (since 300 × 28.34646).
What is 12 cm in points?
12 cm = 340.1575 pt (since 12 × 28.34646).
How many decimals should I keep when converting cm to pt?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 283.4646 pt rounds to 283 pt at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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Method, review and disclaimer
Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: W3C CSS Values and Units: absolute lengths (1in = 96px = 72pt = 6pc)