Convert point to inch (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert point [point] to inch (US survey) [in (US)], or Convert inch (US survey) to point.
1 point = 0.0138888619861 in (US). To convert point to inch (US survey), multiply the value by 0.0138888619861; to go the other way, divide by it (1 in (US) = 72.0001394646 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 = 0.0138888619861 in (US)
- 1 in (US) = 72.0001394646 point
- 10 point = 0.138888619861 in (US)
- 100 point = 1.38888619861 in (US)
How to Convert Point to Inch (Us Survey)
1 point = 0.0138888619860556 in (US)
Example: convert 15 point to in (US):
15 point = 15 × 0.0138888619860556 in (US) = 0.208332929790833 in (US)
Point to Inch (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| point | inch (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 point | 0.0138888619861 in (US) |
| 2 point | 0.0277777239721 in (US) |
| 3 point | 0.0416665859582 in (US) |
| 5 point | 0.0694443099303 in (US) |
| 10 point | 0.138888619861 in (US) |
| 20 point | 0.277777239721 in (US) |
| 50 point | 0.694443099303 in (US) |
| 100 point | 1.38888619861 in (US) |
| 500 point | 6.94443099303 in (US) |
| 1000 point | 13.8888619861 in (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.
Inch (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey inch is a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a U.S. survey foot.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey inch is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey inch was used for land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 point in inch (US survey)?
1 point (point) = 0.0138888619861 inch (US survey) (in (US)).
How do you convert point to inch (US survey)?
Multiply the point value by 0.0138888619861. For example, 25 point × 0.0138888619861 = 0.347221549651 in (US).
What is 10 point in inch (US survey)?
10 point = 0.138888619861 in (US).
Which unit is larger, the point or the inch (US survey)?
The inch (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 point equals only 0.0138888619861 in (US).