Inches to Points Converter
Quick answer: To convert inches to points, multiply by 72. For example, 10 in is 720 pt. One inch equals 72 pt.
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Inches to Points formula and what each symbol means
pt = in × 72
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| in | Inch |
| pt | Point |
Inches to Points examples
1 in
1 in × 72 = 72 pt.
10 in
10 in × 72 = 720 pt.
100 in
100 in × 72 = 7,200 pt.
Inches compared with Points
One in is 72 times as large as one pt, so your number gets bigger when you convert inches to points and smaller when you convert back. If the answer is not larger than what you typed, you divided instead of multiplying.
About inches and points
Inch (in): The international inch, exactly 2.54 centimetres. Point (pt): The CSS and desktop-publishing point, exactly 1/72 inch.
How to calculate Inches to Points step by step
- Enter the value in in (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 72, because 1 in = 72 pt.
- The product is the value in pt. To go back, divide by 72 or multiply by 0.01388889.
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How to read your Inches to Points result
Printing and design tools use points and picas, while web layouts use pixels.
| INCHES | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 |
| 2 | 144 |
| 5 | 360 |
| 10 | 720 |
| 20 | 1,440 |
| 50 | 3,600 |
| 100 | 7,200 |
| 1,000 | 72,000 |
Points to Inches: quick table
| POINTS | INCHES |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01388889 |
| 5 | 0.06944444 |
| 10 | 0.1388889 |
| 25 | 0.3472222 |
| 50 | 0.6944444 |
| 100 | 1.388889 |
| 250 | 3.472222 |
| 500 | 6.944444 |
Common mistakes when calculating Inches to Points
- Mixing the CSS point (1/72 in) with older printer point definitions.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from in to pt multiply by 72; from pt to in divide by 72.
Inches to Points FAQ
How many pt are in 1 in?
1 in equals 72 pt.
How many in are in 1 pt?
1 pt equals 0.01388889 in.
Is 1 in = 72 pt an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (72). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is an inch (in)?
The international inch, exactly 2.54 centimetres.
How can I estimate inches to points in my head?
One in is 72 times as large as one pt, so your number gets bigger when you convert inches to points and smaller when you convert back. If the answer is not larger than what you typed, you divided instead of multiplying.
What is 0.5 in in points?
0.5 in = 36 pt (since 0.5 × 72).
What is 25 in in points?
25 in = 1,800 pt (since 25 × 72).
What is 80 in in points?
80 in = 5,760 pt (since 80 × 72).
How many decimals should I keep when converting in to pt?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 720 pt rounds to 720 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)