Foot to Point (Typography) Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert feet to points with our free online length converter.
Foot to Point (Typography) Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Foot).
- The converted value in Point (Typography) will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Length category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Foot to Point (Typography)
Converting Foot to Point (Typography) involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Foot = 863.9995 pointsExample Calculation:
Convert 10 feet: 10 × 863.9995 = 8639.995 points
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What is a Foot and a Point (Typography)?
The foot (plural: feet) is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It is defined as exactly 12 inches or 0.3048 meters.
A point is a unit of length used in typography. The desktop publishing point (DTP point or PostScript point) is defined as 1/72 of an international inch (approximately 0.3527 mm).
Note: The Foot is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Point (Typography) belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Foot and Point (Typography)
The foot has been used as a unit of length since antiquity, often based on the length of a human foot. Its exact length varied significantly over time and location until the international agreement in 1959 defined it precisely in terms of the meter.
Typographic points evolved from historical printing practices. The DTP point standardized previous variations for digital use.
Common Uses for feet and points
Explore the typical applications for both Foot (imperial/US) and Point (Typography) (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for feet
- Human Height: Measuring human height in the US and UK.
- US Dimensions: Measuring room dimensions, furniture sizes, and building layouts in the US.
- Aviation: Aviation altitude measurements (globally).
- US Construction: Construction and surveying in the US.
- Sports Fields: Describing lengths in sports fields (e.g., American football).
Common Uses for points
- Specifying font sizes
- Measuring line spacing (leading) and other typographic elements
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Foot (ft)
How many inches are in a foot?
There are exactly 12 inches (in) in 1 foot (ft).
How many feet are in a yard?
There are exactly 3 feet (ft) in 1 yard (yd).
How many feet are in a mile?
There are exactly 5,280 feet (ft) in 1 mile (mi).
About Point (Typography) (pt)
How many points are in an inch?
In modern desktop publishing, there are exactly 72 points (pt) in 1 inch (in).
What is the difference between a point and a pixel?
A point (pt) is a unit of physical length (1/72 inch), typically used for print. A pixel (px) is a unit of digital display resolution and its physical size can vary depending on the screen's pixel density (PPI).
What does 12 pt font mean?
It means the height of the font characters (specifically, the 'em square', which includes space above and below the letters) is 12 points, or 12/72 = 1/6th of an inch.
Conversion Table: Foot to Point (Typography)
| Foot (ft) | Point (Typography) (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 864 |
| 5 | 4,319.997 |
| 10 | 8,639.995 |
| 25 | 21,599.986 |
| 50 | 43,199.973 |
| 100 | 86,399.946 |
| 500 | 431,999.728 |
| 1,000 | 863,999.456 |