Convert Inch to Point
1 inch = 72 point (pt). For example, 10 inch = 720 point and 100 inch = 7,200 point. Type any value below to convert inch to point both ways — it runs entirely in your browser.
Inch to Point conversion formula
To convert inch to point, multiply by 72:
point = inch × 72
Going the other way, 1 point = 0.01388889 inch, so
inch = point × 0.01388889.
Inch to Point — worked examples
| Inch | Point |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 72 pt |
| 2 in | 144 pt |
| 3 in | 216 pt |
| 5 in | 360 pt |
| 10 in | 720 pt |
| 25 in | 1,800 pt |
| 50 in | 3,600 pt |
| 100 in | 7,200 pt |
Inch ↔ Point reference table
| Inch → Point | Point → Inch |
|---|---|
| 1 in = 72 pt | 1 pt = 0.01388889 in |
| 2 in = 144 pt | 2 pt = 0.02777778 in |
| 5 in = 360 pt | 5 pt = 0.06944444 in |
| 10 in = 720 pt | 10 pt = 0.1388889 in |
| 20 in = 1,440 pt | 20 pt = 0.2777778 in |
| 50 in = 3,600 pt | 50 pt = 0.6944444 in |
| 100 in = 7,200 pt | 100 pt = 1.388889 in |
| 250 in = 18,000 pt | 250 pt = 3.472222 in |
| 500 in = 36,000 pt | 500 pt = 6.944444 in |
| 1000 in = 72,000 pt | 1000 pt = 13.88889 in |
About inch and point
Inch: An inch is exactly 2.54 cm (1/12 of a foot).
Point: A DTP point is 1/72 of an inch (≈0.3528 mm) — the unit used for font sizes.
The metric units (km, m, cm, mm, µm) are exact by definition, and the imperial units (mile, yard, foot, inch, nautical mile) use their exact international values. Traditional units (hand, span, finger, cubit, rod/pole, link, rope, ken, league) are given at their commonly accepted standard sizes — historical local values sometimes differed, so confirm against a primary source before relying on them for legal or historical work.
Frequently asked questions
- How many point are in 1 inch?
- 1 inch = 72 point (pt).
- How do I convert inch to point?
- Multiply the number of inch by 72. For example, 10 inch = 10 × 72 = 720 point.
- How many inch are in 1 point?
- 1 point = 0.01388889 inch.
- Which is bigger, inch or point?
- 1 inch equals 72 point, so a inch is the larger unit.