Points To Centimeters Converter
Conversion Table
| Points | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.0352777778 cm |
| 6 pt | 0.2116666667 cm |
| 12 pt | 0.4233333333 cm |
| 24 pt | 0.8466666667 cm |
| 72 pt | 2.54 cm |
Reverse Conversion
How This Converter Works
Convert points (pt) to centimeters (cm). One typographic point is exactly 1/72 of an inch, and one inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters. Multiply the point amount by 2.54, then divide by 72.
Formula or rule
Centimeters = Points times 2.54 divided by 72
Example
- Input
- 72 pt
- Calculation
- 72 times 2.54 = 182.88; 182.88 divided by 72 = 2.54
- Result
- 2.54 cm