CM to PT Converter
Use this free online cm to pt converter tool to convert centimeters to points. This converter bridges metric measurements with traditional print units (points). Valuable for international print design.
To convert centimeters to points, divide by 2.54 to get inches, then multiply by 72 to get points. This follows the standard conversion where 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters and 72 points.
Conversion Formula
pt = (cm ÷ 2.54) × 72
For example, to convert 2.54cm to points, calculate (2.54 ÷ 2.54) × 72 = 72pt. Similarly, 1.27cm approximately equals 36pt because (1.27 ÷ 2.54) × 72 ≈ 36.
CM to PT Converter Conversion Table
| CM | PT |
|---|---|
| 0.5cm | 14.17pt |
| 1cm | 28.35pt |
| 1.5cm | 42.52pt |
| 2cm | 56.69pt |
| 2.54cm | 72pt |
| 3cm | 85.04pt |
| 4cm | 113pt |
| 5cm | 142pt |
| 7.5cm | 213pt |
| 10cm | 283pt |
| 12.7cm | 360pt |
| 15cm | 425pt |
| 20cm | 567pt |
| 25.4cm | 720pt |
| 30cm | 850pt |
What is CM?
Centimeters (cm) are an absolute CSS unit representing physical centimeters, commonly used in print design and international contexts. In web contexts, 1cm equals approximately 37.8 pixels. While uncommon for screen design, centimeters are valuable for print stylesheets where physical dimensions matter.
What is PT?
Points (pt) are an absolute CSS unit traditionally used in print design, where 1pt equals 1/72nd of an inch. In web contexts, points are often converted at a 3:4 ratio with pixels (3pt = 4px). While less common in modern web design, points remain relevant for print stylesheets and PDF generation.