Points to Centimeters Converter
Quick answer: To convert points to centimeters, multiply by 0.03527778. For example, 10 pt is 0.3527778 cm. One point equals 0.03527778 cm.
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Use the Points to Centimeters Converter
Points to Centimeters formula and what each symbol means
cm = pt × 0.03527778
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pt | Point |
| cm | Centimeter |
Points to Centimeters examples
1 pt
1 pt × 0.03527778 = 0.03527778 cm.
10 pt
10 pt × 0.03527778 = 0.3527778 cm.
100 pt
100 pt × 0.03527778 = 3.527778 cm.
Points compared with Centimeters
One cm is 28.35 times as large as one pt, so your number gets smaller when you convert points to centimeters and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
About points and centimeters
Point (pt): The CSS and desktop-publishing point, exactly 1/72 inch. Centimeter (cm): One hundredth of a metre.
How to calculate Points to Centimeters step by step
- Enter the value in pt (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 0.03527778, because 1 pt = 0.03527778 cm.
- The product is the value in cm. To go back, divide by 0.03527778 or multiply by 28.34646.
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How to read your Points to Centimeters result
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.035 to get centimeters from points; this is within 0.8% of the exact factor. Printing and design tools use points and picas, while web layouts use pixels.
| POINTS | CENTIMETERS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.03527778 |
| 2 | 0.07055556 |
| 5 | 0.1763889 |
| 10 | 0.3527778 |
| 20 | 0.7055556 |
| 50 | 1.763889 |
| 100 | 3.527778 |
| 1,000 | 35.27778 |
Centimeters to Points: quick table
| CENTIMETERS | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28.34646 |
| 5 | 141.7323 |
| 10 | 283.4646 |
| 25 | 708.6614 |
| 50 | 1,417.323 |
| 100 | 2,834.646 |
| 250 | 7,086.614 |
| 500 | 14,173.23 |
Common mistakes when calculating Points to Centimeters
- Assuming 1 pt equals 1 px: 1 pt is 1.3333 px.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from pt to cm multiply by 0.03527778; from cm to pt divide by 0.03527778.
Points to Centimeters FAQ
How many cm are in 1 pt?
1 pt equals 0.03527778 cm.
How many pt are in 1 cm?
1 cm equals 28.34646 pt.
Is 1 pt = 0.03527778 cm an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (0.03527778). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a centimeter (cm)?
One hundredth of a metre.
How can I estimate points to centimeters in my head?
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.035 to get centimeters from points; this is within 0.8% of the exact factor.
What is 12 pt in centimeters?
12 pt = 0.4233333 cm (since 12 × 0.03527778).
What is 60 pt in centimeters?
60 pt = 2.116667 cm (since 60 × 0.03527778).
What is 250 pt in centimeters?
250 pt = 8.819444 cm (since 250 × 0.03527778).
How many decimals should I keep when converting pt to cm?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 0.3527778 cm rounds to 0.353 cm 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)