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Inch to Point (PostScript) Converter

Use this page to convert inch values into point (postscript), 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 (PostScript)

The point used in the PostScript page description language.

History: PostScript helped establish a device-independent point model for desktop publishing.

Current use: Digital printing.

Also written as pt (PS), postscript point, postscript points.

Inch to Point (PostScript) table

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

Frequently asked questions

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

    One Inch equals 72 Point (PostScript).

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

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

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

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

  • What is 1440 Inch in Point (PostScript)?

    1440 Inch equals 103,680 Point (PostScript).