A foot is exactly 0.3048 meters.
Feet to Points Converter — ft to pt
Convert Foot (ft) to Point (pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 foot = 863.9999999 point). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Feet 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 0.3048 / 0.0003527777778.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Feet to Points
Foot and Point both measure length. Foot is most often used for height measurement in the us and uk.
Formula
points = feet × 863.999999946
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 foot equals 0.3048 base units, and 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct foot-to-point factor of 863.999999946.
Simple example
1 ft × 863.9999999 = 863.9999999 pt
1 foot = 863.9999999 points.
Real-world example
10 ft × 863.9999999 = 8,639.999999 pt
10 feet = 8,639.999999 points.
Conversion table
| Foot (ft) | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 863.9999999 pt |
| 5 ft | 4,320 pt |
| 10 ft | 8,639.999999 pt |
| 21.0975 ft | 18,228.24 pt |
| 42.195 ft | 36,456.48 pt |
| 100 ft | 86,399.99999 pt |
Reverse conversion: Point to Foot
863.9999999 pt × 0.001157407407 = 0.9999999999 ft
863.9999999 points = 0.9999999999 feet.
feet = points × 0.00115740740748
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Point to Foot.
Understanding the Foot
Foot (ft) measures distance. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Where it's used: United States (height, construction, aviation altitude) United Kingdom (height, some construction contexts)
Uses of the Foot today
- Height measurement in the US and UK
- US construction and real estate (square footage)
- Aviation altitude worldwide (feet remain standard even in metric countries)
History of the Foot
The foot has ancient roots (Roman 'pes', various regional English feet), standardized into the modern English foot over centuries. The international foot (exactly 0.3048 m) was fixed by the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement, resolving small historical differences between US and UK measurements.
Historical origin. Foot 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.
Foot — sources
- NIST — International yard and pound (1959) — Fixes the modern foot at exactly 0.3048 meters.
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Frequently asked questions
How many points are in 1 foot?
1 foot equals 863.9999999 points, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert foot to point?
Multiply the foot value by 863.9999999. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert point back to foot?
Use the reverse factor: 1 point equals 0.0011574074 feet. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a foot?
Foot (ft) measures distance. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
What is a point?
Point (pt) is a unit of length.
Is the foot to point conversion exact?
Yes. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. 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 foot still used today?
United States (height, construction, aviation altitude) United Kingdom (height, some construction contexts)