A common cubit is approximated as 18 inches.
Cubits to Points Converter — cubit to pt
Convert Cubit (cubit) to Point (pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubit = 1,296 point). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Cubits 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 0.4572 / 0.0003527777778.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubits to Points
Cubit and Point both measure length. Specifically: A common cubit is approximated as 18 inches, and a desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Formula
points = cubits × 1295.99999992
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubit equals 0.4572 base units, and 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubit-to-point factor of 1295.99999992.
Simple example
1 cubit × 1296 = 1,296 pt
1 cubit = 1,296 points.
Real-world example
10 cubit × 1296 = 12,960 pt
10 cubits = 12,960 points.
Conversion table
| Cubit (cubit) | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 cubit | 1,296 pt |
| 5 cubit | 6,480 pt |
| 10 cubit | 12,960 pt |
| 21.0975 cubit | 27,342.36 pt |
| 42.195 cubit | 54,684.72 pt |
| 100 cubit | 129,600 pt |
Reverse conversion: Point to Cubit
1 pt × 0.0007716049383 = 0.0007716049 cubit
1 point = 0.0007716049 cubits.
cubits = points × 0.00077160493832
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Point to Cubit.
Understanding the Cubit (cubit)
A common cubit is approximated as 18 inches.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
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Frequently asked questions
How many points are in 1 cubit?
1 cubit equals 1,296 points, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubit to point?
Multiply the cubit value by 1296. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert point back to cubit?
Use the reverse factor: 1 point equals 0.0007716049 cubits. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubit?
Cubit (cubit) is a unit of length.
What is a point?
Point (pt) is a unit of length.
Is the cubit to point conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubit and point are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1296 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.