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Point (Printer's) to Point (Computer) Converter

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

Conversion formula

1 pt (US) = 0.99626400996264 pt

1 pt = 1.00375 pt (US)

Example: 1440 pt (US) = 1,434.6201743462 pt

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Point (Printer's)

Defined as 0.013837 inches (0.3514598 mm).

History: Printer's points come from traditional metal type and pre-digital printing systems.

Current use: Historical and traditional printing.

Also written as pt (US), printer point, printer points.

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.

Point (Printer's) to Point (Computer) table

Point (Printer's) [pt (US)]Point (Computer) [pt]
0.01 pt (US)0.0099626400996264 pt
0.1 pt (US)0.099626400996264 pt
1 pt (US)0.99626400996264 pt
2 pt (US)1.99252801992528 pt
5 pt (US)4.9813200498132 pt
10 pt (US)9.9626400996264 pt
20 pt (US)19.9252801992528 pt
50 pt (US)49.813200498132 pt
100 pt (US)99.626400996264 pt

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Point (Computer) (pt) are in one Point (Printer's) (pt (US))?

    One Point (Printer's) equals 0.99626400996264 Point (Computer).

  • How do you convert Point (Printer's) to Point (Computer)?

    Multiply the Point (Printer's) value by 0.99626400996264 to get the result in Point (Computer).

  • How do you convert Point (Computer) back to Point (Printer's)?

    Multiply the Point (Computer) value by 1.00375 to get back to Point (Printer's).

  • What is 1440 Point (Printer's) in Point (Computer)?

    1440 Point (Printer's) equals 1,434.6201743462 Point (Computer).