Point (Typography) to Yard Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert points to yards with our free online length converter.
Point (Typography) to Yard Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Point (Typography)).
- The converted value in Yard 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 Point (Typography) to Yard
Converting Point (Typography) to Yard involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Point (Typography) = 0.000385803 yardsExample Calculation:
Convert 10 points: 10 × 0.000385803 = 0.00385803 yards
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What is a Point (Typography) and a Yard?
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).
The yard is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It is defined as exactly 3 feet or 36 inches, which equals 0.9144 meters.
Note: The Point (Typography) is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Yard belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Point (Typography) and Yard
Typographic points evolved from historical printing practices. The DTP point standardized previous variations for digital use.
The origin of the yard is uncertain, with historical links possibly related to the length of a stride or the distance from the nose to the fingertip of an outstretched arm (associated with King Henry I of England, though likely apocryphal). It became a standard unit in England for measuring cloth and land, and was later precisely defined relative to the meter.
Common Uses for points and yards
Explore the typical applications for both Point (Typography) (imperial/US) and Yard (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for points
- Specifying font sizes
- Measuring line spacing (leading) and other typographic elements
Common Uses for yards
- Textiles: Measuring fabric length (often sold by the yard).
- Sports: Dimensions of sports fields (e.g., American football, soccer pitch lengths can be expressed in yards).
- Landscaping: Landscaping and gardening measurements (e.g., yards of mulch).
- Short Distances: Shorter road distances or property dimensions in the US and UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions 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.
About Yard (yd)
How many feet are in a yard?
There are exactly 3 feet (ft) in 1 yard (yd).
How many inches are in a yard?
There are exactly 36 inches (in) in 1 yard (yd).
Is a yard longer or shorter than a meter?
A yard (0.9144 m) is slightly shorter than a meter (1 m).
Conversion Table: Point (Typography) to Yard
| Point (Typography) (pt) | Yard (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 5 | 0.002 |
| 10 | 0.004 |
| 25 | 0.01 |
| 50 | 0.019 |
| 100 | 0.039 |
| 500 | 0.193 |
| 1,000 | 0.386 |
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- Nautical Mile (NM)
- Micrometer (μm)
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- Angstrom (Å)
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- Digit (digit)
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- Ell (ell)
- Finger (finger)
- Roman Mile (m.p.)
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- Smoot (smoot)
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- Wa (wa)
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