Convert points (US) to inches

Explanation

From this page you can convert points (US) to inches (or p to in) simply, by using the application above.

In case you are wondering, to convert from points (US) to inches you need to multiply by 0.01384. This factor is calculated using the respective definitions of the two units you can find below.

Formula

1 p≈0.01384 in

points (US)p

dimension	length
system	U.S. customary units (USCS)
symbol	p

The point (p) is the smallest unit of measure used in typography.

Definition of the point

The US points is equal to ¹⁄₁₂ of a US pica.

Value in terms of the SI

One US point is equivalent to 0.3514598 millimeters.

Equivalences

One US point is also equivalent to:

0.013837 inches

US Typography units

point	p
pica	P	12 points
inch	in	6.022500060225 picas

The American Point System

The American point system was defined in 1886 in order to unify the different picas used across the country. The pica of the MacKellar, Smiths, & Jordan Co. foundry of Philadelphia was chosen for the definition as it was considered the most established.

inchesin

dimension	length
symbol	in, ''

The inch (in, '') is a unit of length in the international mass and length units.

Definition of the inch

One inch is defined as ¹⁄₃₆ of a yard.

From the Weights and Measures Act of 1985: Measurement of length

Value in terms of the SI

One inch is equivalent to 25.4 millimeters.

History

The unit's name is derived from the Roman word uncia meaning twelfth. The inch is associated with the width of a human thumb.

Today, the unit is used in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. And internationnaly to specify the size of display screens and the diameter of wheel rims.

Equivalences

One inch is also equivalent to:

International length units

inch	in
foot	ft	12 inches
yard	yd	3 feet
chain	ch	22 yards
furlong	fur	10 chains
mile	mi	8 furlongs
league	lea	3 miles

The International Mass and Length Units

The International Mass and Length Units are units based on the international yard and the international pound.

They were created in 1959 when Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States of America agreed upon a common definition of the yard and the pound.