Point to Inch (CSS) Converter
1 pt = 0.013889 in
FORMULA
1 pt = 0.013889 in
CONVERSION TABLE
| Point (pt) | Inch (CSS) (in) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.013889 in |
| 5 pt | 0.069444 in |
| 10 pt | 0.138889 in |
| 25 pt | 0.347222 in |
| 50 pt | 0.694444 in |
| 100 pt | 1.3889 in |
| 250 pt | 3.4722 in |
| 500 pt | 6.9444 in |
| 1,000 pt | 13.8889 in |
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About Point (pt)
The typographic point equals 1/72 of an inch (approximately 0.353 mm) and has been the standard unit for measuring font size since desktop publishing emerged. Body text is typically set at 10-12 points, headlines at 24-72 points, and fine print at 6-8 points. Word processors and design software default to point sizing.
About Inch (CSS) (in)
The inch in typography equals 72 points or 6 picas and serves as the bridge between digital and physical measurements when designing for print. Page margins, bleed areas, and trim sizes in US print production are specified in inches, and printers calibrate output quality in dots per inch (DPI).
How to Convert Point to Inch (CSS)
The conversion formula is: 1 pt = 0.013889 in. To convert from Point (pt) to Inch (CSS) (in), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
FAQ
How many Inch (CSS) in 1 Point?
1 Point (pt) equals 0.013889 Inch (CSS) (in).
How to convert Point to Inch (CSS)?
Multiply the Point value by 0.013889 to get the equivalent in Inch (CSS). Formula: 1 pt = 0.013889 in
What is the formula for Point to Inch (CSS) conversion?
1 pt = 0.013889 in
Glossary
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Point (Typography)
A unit of type size. The desktop publishing point equals 1/72 of an inch.
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Pixel
A pixel (picture element) is the smallest individually addressable point of color on a digital display or in a digital image.
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DPI & PPI
DPI (dots per inch) measures print output resolution; PPI (pixels per inch) measures screen display resolution—both describe spatial density of image elements.
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Em
The em is a relative typographic unit equal to the current element's font size; in a 16 px context, 1 em equals 16 px.
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Pica
The pica is a typographic unit equal to 12 points or exactly 1/6 of an inch (approximately 4.233 mm), used primarily to measure column widths and other layout dimensions.