A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Points to Cubits Converter — pt to cubit
Convert Point (pt) to Cubit (cubit) using the exact conversion factor (1 point = 0.0007716049 cubit). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Points to Cubits 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 common cubit is approximated as 18 inches.
Result = input x 0.0003527777778 / 0.4572.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Points to Cubits
Point and Cubit both measure length. Specifically: A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch, and a common cubit is approximated as 18 inches.
Formula
cubits = points × 0.00077160493832
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, and 1 cubit equals 0.4572 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct point-to-cubit factor of 0.00077160493832.
Simple example
1 pt × 0.0007716049383 = 0.0007716049 cubit
1 point = 0.0007716049 cubits.
Real-world example
10 pt × 0.0007716049383 = 0.0077160494 cubit
10 points = 0.0077160494 cubits.
Conversion table
| Point (pt) | Cubit (cubit) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.0007716049 cubit |
| 5 pt | 0.0038580247 cubit |
| 10 pt | 0.0077160494 cubit |
| 21.0975 pt | 0.0162789352 cubit |
| 42.195 pt | 0.0325578704 cubit |
| 100 pt | 0.0771604938 cubit |
Reverse conversion: Cubit to Point
0.0007716049 cubit × 1296 = 0.9999999503 pt
0.0007716049 cubits = 0.9999999503 points.
points = cubits × 1295.99999992
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubit to Point.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Understanding the Cubit (cubit)
A common cubit is approximated as 18 inches.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubits are in 1 point?
1 point equals 0.0007716049 cubits, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert point to cubit?
Multiply the point value by 0.0007716049383. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubit back to point?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubit equals 1,296 points. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a point?
Point (pt) is a unit of length.
What is a cubit?
Cubit (cubit) is a unit of length.
Is the point to cubit conversion exact?
Yes. Both point and cubit are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0007716049383 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.