Points to Inches

Convert points (pt) to inches (in) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

pt
in
1 pt = 0.0139 in
Full precision:0.01388889 in
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 points to inches, we divide by 72 because one inch equals exactly 72 points.

1 inch = 72 points

Since there are 72 points in every inch, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 72 = 0.0139 inches

So 1 points = 0.0139 inches.

✓Quick check: 0.0139 × 72 = 1 points
↔ Inches to Points

How to Convert Points to Inches

To convert points to inches, divide the value by 72.

The Formula

Inches = Points ÷ 72

Key Fact

1 inch = 72 points

Tip: To convert inches back to points, multiply by 72.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 pt = 0.0139 in
1 ÷ 72 = 0.0139
Example 2: 5 pt = 0.0694 in
5 ÷ 72 = 0.0694
Example 3: 10 pt = 0.1389 in
10 ÷ 72 = 0.1389

Points to Inches Table

PointsInches
1 pt0.0139 in
2 pt0.0278 in
5 pt0.0694 in
10 pt0.1389 in
20 pt0.2778 in
25 pt0.3472 in
50 pt0.6944 in
100 pt1.3889 in
250 pt3.4722 in
500 pt6.9444 in
1000 pt13.8889 in

1 Point in Other Units

Unit1 pt =
Points to Picas0.083333 pc
Points to Inches0.013889 in
Points to Centimeters0.035278 cm
Points to Millimeters0.352777 mm
Points to Pixels1.3333 px
Points to Ems0.083333 em
Points to Root Ems0.083333 rem
Points to Twips20 twip
Points to Ciceros0.0782 cc
Points to Didot Points0.934579 dd

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