Convert point to foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert point [point] to foot (US survey) [ft (US)], or Convert foot (US survey) to point.
1 point = 0.0011574051655 ft (US). To convert point to foot (US survey), multiply the value by 0.0011574051655; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft (US) = 864.001673575 point). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 point = 0.0011574051655 ft (US)
- 1 ft (US) = 864.001673575 point
- 10 point = 0.011574051655 ft (US)
- 100 point = 0.11574051655 ft (US)
How to Convert Point to Foot (Us Survey)
1 point = 0.00115740516550463 ft (US)
Example: convert 15 point to ft (US):
15 point = 15 × 0.00115740516550463 ft (US) = 0.0173610774825694 ft (US)
Point to Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| point | foot (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 point | 0.0011574051655 ft (US) |
| 2 point | 0.00231481033101 ft (US) |
| 3 point | 0.00347221549651 ft (US) |
| 5 point | 0.00578702582752 ft (US) |
| 10 point | 0.011574051655 ft (US) |
| 20 point | 0.0231481033101 ft (US) |
| 50 point | 0.0578702582752 ft (US) |
| 100 point | 0.11574051655 ft (US) |
| 500 point | 0.578702582752 ft (US) |
| 1000 point | 1.1574051655 ft (US) |
Point
A point is a unit of typographical measurement. In the context of printing, it is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
History/Origin
The point system of typography was developed in the 18th century. It provides a standardized way to measure font sizes and leading.
Current Use
The point is the standard unit for measuring font sizes in both print and digital media.
Foot (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 point in foot (US survey)?
1 point (point) = 0.0011574051655 foot (US survey) (ft (US)).
How do you convert point to foot (US survey)?
Multiply the point value by 0.0011574051655. For example, 25 point × 0.0011574051655 = 0.0289351291376 ft (US).
What is 10 point in foot (US survey)?
10 point = 0.011574051655 ft (US).
Which unit is larger, the point or the foot (US survey)?
The foot (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 point equals only 0.0011574051655 ft (US).