Formula
in to pt conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
pt = in x 72
Worked example
2 in = 144 pt.
Pixel conversions assume 96 pixels per inch. Use actual device or print PPI when physical pixel size matters.
Typography and Screen Length conversion
Convert Inch to Point
1 inch (in) equals 72 point (pt). Enter any value below to convert from in to pt.
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1 in = 72 pt
All Typography units
From 1 in| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Inch in | 1 |
| CSS pixel (96 PPI) px | 96 |
| Point pt | 72 |
| Pica pc | 6 |
| Millimeter mm | 25.4 |
| Centimeter cm | 2.54 |
| Twip twip | 1,440 |
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Quick reference
Inch to Point table
| Inch (in) | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.72 |
| 0.1 | 7.2 |
| 1 | 72 |
| 2 | 144 |
| 5 | 360 |
| 10 | 720 |
| 25 | 1,800 |
| 50 | 3,600 |
| 100 | 7,200 |
| 1,000 | 72,000 |
From unit
About the inch
The physical reference length, exactly 25.4 millimeters.
Symbol: in
To unit
About the point
One 72nd of an inch in desktop publishing.
Symbol: pt
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Definitions are checked against CSS Values and Units Level 4. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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in to pt FAQ
How do you convert inch to point?
Use the formula pt = in x 72. 1 inch (in) equals 72 point (pt).
Is the in to pt conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.