Inch to Point (Inch to Point)
Result
72 Point
Formula
Point = Inch × 72
1 Inch = 72 Point, and 1 Point = 0.01388888889 Inch.
In CSS and desktop publishing, 1 inch = 72 points = 96 pixels, so 1 px = 0.75 pt. The em is relative to the current font size; this converter assumes a 12 pt base.
Worked examples
- 1 Inch × 72 = 72 Point
- 10 Inch × 72 = 720 Point
- 100 Inch × 72 = 7,200 Point
Common mistakes
- CSS pixels are reference units, not physical screen pixels; high-density displays draw several device pixels per CSS pixel.
- An em depends on the font size it is used in. Change the base and every em value changes.
Inch to Point table
| Inch (Inch) | Point (Point) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 |
| 2 | 144 |
| 5 | 360 |
| 10 | 720 |
| 20 | 1,440 |
| 50 | 3,600 |
| 100 | 7,200 |
| 1,000 | 72,000 |
The units
- Inch (Inch)
- 1 Inch = 72 Point.
- Point (Point)
- A unit of typography.
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