PT to IN Converter
Convert Points (PT) to Inches (IN).
About PT to IN Converter
The PT to IN Converter transforms typographic points into inches for print design and physical measurements. Both points and inches are absolute units used in print media, making this conversion essential for designers working with physical documents, packaging, and printed materials. The relationship is fixed: 72 points equal exactly 1 inch, making this one of the simplest and most precise conversions.
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- • Point (pt): Typographic unit defined as exactly 1/72 of an inch
- • Inch (in): Imperial unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters
- • Standard: 72 points = 1 inch (Adobe PostScript standard)
- • Example: 144 pt ÷ 72 = 2 inches
Frequency Asked Questions
How many points are in an inch?
There are exactly 72 points in 1 inch. This is a fixed definition in modern digital typography and print design, standardized by Adobe PostScript.
How do you convert PT to inches?
Divide the point value by 72. For example, 36 pt ÷ 72 = 0.5 inches. This conversion is exact and doesn't require rounding.
Why are there 72 points in an inch?
The 72-point inch was standardized by Adobe PostScript to simplify calculations (72 is divisible by many numbers). It simplified digital typography and became the industry standard.
Is PT to IN conversion the same for screen and print?
The mathematical conversion (72 pt = 1 inch) is always the same. However, how they display can differ: on screen it depends on DPI settings, while in print it's physically accurate to the paper.