PT to CM Converter
Use this free online pt to cm converter tool to convert points to centimeters. This converter bridges traditional print units (points) with metric measurements. Essential for international print design work.
To convert points to centimeters, divide by 72 to get inches, then multiply by 2.54 to get centimeters. This follows the standard conversion where 1 inch equals 72 points and 2.54 centimeters.
Conversion Formula
cm = (pt ÷ 72) × 2.54
For example, to convert 72pt to centimeters, calculate (72 ÷ 72) × 2.54 = 2.54cm. Similarly, 36pt approximately equals 1.27cm because (36 ÷ 72) × 2.54 ≈ 1.27.
PT to CM Converter Conversion Table
| PT | CM |
|---|---|
| 6pt | 0.2117cm |
| 8pt | 0.2822cm |
| 9pt | 0.3175cm |
| 10pt | 0.3528cm |
| 11pt | 0.3881cm |
| 12pt | 0.4233cm |
| 14pt | 0.4939cm |
| 16pt | 0.5644cm |
| 18pt | 0.635cm |
| 20pt | 0.7056cm |
| 24pt | 0.8467cm |
| 28pt | 0.9878cm |
| 32pt | 1.129cm |
| 36pt | 1.27cm |
| 48pt | 1.693cm |
| 60pt | 2.117cm |
| 72pt | 2.54cm |
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.
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.