An angstrom is 1e-10 meters.
Angstroms to Points Converter — A to pt
Convert Angstrom (A) to Point (pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 angstrom = 2.834646e-7 point). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Angstroms to Points converter
Converter
Length Converter
Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Result = input x 1e-10 / 0.0003527777778.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Angstroms to Points
Angstrom and Point both measure length. Angstrom is most often used for atomic and ionic radii in chemistry.
Formula
points = angstroms × 2.834646e-7
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 angstrom equals 1e-10 base units, and 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct angstrom-to-point factor of 2.834646e-7.
Simple example
1 A × 2.834646e-7 = 2.834646e-7 pt
1 angstrom = 2.834646e-7 points.
Real-world example
10 A × 2.834646e-7 = 0.0000028346 pt
10 angstroms = 0.0000028346 points.
Conversion table
| Angstrom (A) | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 A | 2.834646e-7 pt |
| 5 A | 0.0000014173 pt |
| 10 A | 0.0000028346 pt |
| 21.0975 A | 0.0000059804 pt |
| 42.195 A | 0.0000119608 pt |
| 100 A | 0.0000283465 pt |
Reverse conversion: Point to Angstrom
2.834646e-7 pt × 3527777.778 = 1.000000117 A
2.834646e-7 points = 1.000000117 angstroms.
angstroms = points × 3527777.778
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Point to Angstrom.
Understanding the Angstrom
Angstrom (A) measures length. Equal to exactly 10⁻¹⁰ meters (0.1 nanometers) — a scale convenient for describing atomic radii, bond lengths, and crystal structures. It is classified as a non-SI unit, still common in chemistry and crystallography.
Where it's used: Widely used internationally in chemistry, crystallography, and atomic/molecular physics
Uses of the Angstrom today
- Atomic and ionic radii in chemistry
- Chemical bond-length measurements
- X-ray crystallography and wavelength measurements
History of the Angstrom
The angstrom is named after Anders Jonas Ångström (1814–1874), a Swedish physicist and one of the founders of spectroscopy, who used the unit in his 1868 atlas of the solar spectrum.
Historical origin. Angstrom was not the invention of a single named person; it developed through the process described above.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Angstrom — sources
- NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B — Lists the angstrom among non-SI units still in use with an exact SI equivalence.
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Frequently asked questions
How many points are in 1 angstrom?
1 angstrom equals 2.834646e-7 points, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert angstrom to point?
Multiply the angstrom value by 2.834646e-7. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert point back to angstrom?
Use the reverse factor: 1 point equals 3,527,777.778 angstroms. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a angstrom?
Angstrom (A) measures length. Equal to exactly 10⁻¹⁰ meters (0.1 nanometers) — a scale convenient for describing atomic radii, bond lengths, and crystal structures. It is classified as a non-SI unit, still common in chemistry and crystallography.
What is a point?
Point (pt) is a unit of length.
Is the angstrom to point conversion exact?
Yes. Equal to exactly 10⁻¹⁰ meters (0.1 nanometers) — a scale convenient for describing atomic radii, bond lengths, and crystal structures. That fixed definition is what the converter above uses, so any rounding you see is a display choice, not a limitation of the math.
Where is the angstrom still used today?
Widely used internationally in chemistry, crystallography, and atomic/molecular physics