Converting from Inch (in) to Point Printer (pt) in Typography

What is Inch (in)

Inch (in) is a unit of length that is commonly used in the imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. In typography, inch is often used to determine the size and spacing of text elements on a page.

What is Point Printer (pt)

Point Printer (pt) is a unit of measurement used in typography to define the size of fonts and other text elements. One point is equal to 1/72 of an inch, making it a convenient unit for specifying text sizes in print and digital media.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion between inch (in) and point printer (pt) is calculated as follows:

• 1(in)=72.28114(pt)

The reverse conversion is:

• 1(pt)=0.01383487(in)

Examples

• 11 inches to points: 11(in)=795.0926(pt)

• 3 inches to points: 3(in)=216.8434(pt)

• 13 inches to points: 13(in)=939.6549(pt)

These conversions help designers and typographers ensure consistency in the size and layout of text across different media platforms.

Use this page to perform converting from Inch (in) to Point Printer (pt) for all your typography needs.