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Inch to Point (Computer) Converter

Use this page to convert inch values into point (computer), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

Inch

A unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or exactly 25.4 mm.

History: The inch is a customary length unit that became a practical reference for print and display measurements.

Current use: Standard measurement in the US and UK.

Also written as in, inches, ".

Point (Computer)

The modern DTP point, equal to exactly 1/72 of an inch.

History: Computer points were standardized by digital publishing systems for predictable screen and print layout.

Current use: Most computer software and modern publishing.

Also written as pt, point, points, computer point, computer points.

Inch to Point (Computer) table

Inch [in]Point (Computer) [pt]
0.01 in0.72 pt
0.1 in7.2 pt
1 in72 pt
2 in144 pt
5 in360 pt
10 in720 pt
20 in1,440 pt
50 in3,600 pt
100 in7,200 pt

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Point (Computer) (pt) are in one Inch (in)?

    One Inch equals 72 Point (Computer).

  • How do you convert Inch to Point (Computer)?

    Multiply the Inch value by 72 to get the result in Point (Computer).

  • How do you convert Point (Computer) back to Inch?

    Multiply the Point (Computer) value by 0.0138888888888889 to get back to Inch.

  • What is 1440 Inch in Point (Computer)?

    1440 Inch equals 103,680 Point (Computer).