Point to Inch (Point to Inch)
Result
0.01388888889 Inch
Formula
Inch = Point × 0.01388888889
1 Point = 0.01388888889 Inch, and 1 Inch = 72 Point.
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 Point × 0.01388888889 = 0.013888889 Inch
- 10 Point × 0.01388888889 = 0.13888889 Inch
- 100 Point × 0.01388888889 = 1.3888889 Inch
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.
Point to Inch table
| Point (Point) | Inch (Inch) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.013888889 |
| 2 | 0.027777778 |
| 5 | 0.069444444 |
| 10 | 0.13888889 |
| 20 | 0.27777778 |
| 50 | 0.69444444 |
| 100 | 1.3888889 |
| 1,000 | 13.888889 |
The units
- Point (Point)
- A unit of typography.
- Inch (Inch)
- 1 Inch = 72 Point.
Sources for these factors
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