Inch to Point (Typography) Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool

Convert inches to points with our free online length converter.

Inch to Point (Typography) Calculator

Inch
Point (Typography)

How to Use the Calculator:

  1. Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Inch).
  2. The converted value in Point (Typography) will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
  3. Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Length category.
  4. Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.

How to Convert Inch to Point (Typography)

Converting Inch to Point (Typography) involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.

Formula:

1 Inch = 71.99995 points

Example Calculation:

Convert 10 inches: 10 × 71.99995 = 719.9995 points

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What is a Inch and a Point (Typography)?

The inch is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It is defined as exactly 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 centimeters.

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 Inch 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 Inch and Point (Typography)

The inch has ancient origins, historically related to the width of a thumb or the length of three barleycorns laid end-to-end. Its definition was standardized internationally in 1959 based on the metric system (1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly).

Typographic points evolved from historical printing practices. The DTP point standardized previous variations for digital use.

Common Uses for inches and points

Explore the typical applications for both Inch (imperial/US) and Point (Typography) (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.

Common Uses for inches

  • Everyday US Measurements: Everyday measurements in the US (e.g., height, paper size, screen sizes).
  • US Construction: Construction and carpentry in the US.
  • Apparel Sizing: Clothing sizes (e.g., waist size, inseam).
  • US Meteorology: Measuring rainfall in the US.
  • Engineering Components: Component sizes in some engineering fields.

Common Uses for points

  • Specifying font sizes
  • Measuring line spacing (leading) and other typographic elements

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Inch (in)

How many inches are in a foot?

There are exactly 12 inches (in) in 1 foot (ft).

How many centimeters are in an inch?

There are exactly 2.54 centimeters (cm) in 1 inch (in).

Where is the inch primarily used?

The inch is the standard unit for many everyday length measurements in the United States. It is also used to some extent in Canada and the UK, though metric is more common officially.

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: Inch to Point (Typography)

Inch (in)Point (Typography) (pt)
172
5360
10720
251,799.999
503,599.998
1007,199.996
50035,999.977
1,00071,999.955

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