What is a typographic point used for?

A typographic point is a unit of length used to define font sizes, spacing, and layout dimensions in printing and digital typography.

How many centimeters are in one point?

One point equals approximately 0.0352777778 centimeters.

Why might conversions from points to centimeters vary?

Because there are different point definitions, such as PostScript and TeX points, slight variations can occur in conversion results.

How to Convert from Point to Centimeter [cm]?

Learn how to easily convert typographic points to centimeters, translating font sizes and layout measurements into metric units for accurate design and printing.

Point

Centimeter [cm]

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Point to Centimeter [cm] Conversion Table

Point	Centimeter [cm]

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Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

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Interval

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Point to Centimeter [cm] Conversion Table
Point	Centimeter [cm]

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What Is This Tool?

This unit conversion tool allows you to convert lengths measured in typographic points into centimeters, helping transform font sizes and spacing from printing and digital typography into a common metric unit.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in points that you want to convert
Select 'point' as the original length unit
Choose 'centimeter [cm]' as the target length unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent measurement in centimeters

Key Features

Converts length units from typographic points to centimeters
Supports standard desktop-publishing point definitions
Useful for graphic design, printing, and layout measurements
Provides clear numeric conversion using a fixed conversion rate
Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

5 Points converts to approximately 0.1764 centimeters
12 Points converts to approximately 0.4233 centimeters

Common Use Cases

Translating typographic measurements into metric units for design layouts
Helping printers and designers interpret font sizes and spacing in centimeters
Integrating text measurements into architecture or engineering drawings requiring metric units

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check whether you are using PostScript or TeX points as definitions may vary slightly
Use the tool when metric units are required for printing or design accuracy
Remember this conversion is best suited for common typographic point standards

Limitations

Minor differences exist due to multiple point definitions (PostScript vs. TeX)
Conversion assumes standard point sizes, so results may not be exact in all printing scenarios
Centimeters may not provide the fine precision needed for very detailed typographic adjustments

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a typographic point used for?: A typographic point is a unit of length used to define font sizes, spacing, and layout dimensions in printing and digital typography.
How many centimeters are in one point?: One point equals approximately 0.0352777778 centimeters.
Why might conversions from points to centimeters vary?: Because there are different point definitions, such as PostScript and TeX points, slight variations can occur in conversion results.

Key Terminology

Point: A typographic unit of length used for font sizes and layout in printing and digital typography; typically defined as 1/72 inch (PostScript point).
Centimeter [cm]: A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, commonly used to measure small to moderate linear distances.
PostScript Point: The common desktop publishing point defined as exactly 1/72 inch, used widely in font size specification.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does this tool convert from?

Centimeter

Point

Meter

What is the target unit in this conversion?

Millimeter

Centimeter

Inch

Why might conversion results differ slightly?

Different computer screens

Varying point definitions

User input errors

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