A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Points to Fathoms Converter — pt to ftm
Convert Point (pt) to Fathom (ftm) using the exact conversion factor (1 point = 0.0001929012 fathom). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Points to Fathoms converter
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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 fathom is six feet.
Result = input x 0.0003527777778 / 1.8288.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Points to Fathoms
Point and Fathom both measure length. Specifically: A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch, and a fathom is six feet.
Formula
fathoms = points × 0.00019290123458
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, and 1 fathom equals 1.8288 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct point-to-fathom factor of 0.00019290123458.
Simple example
1 pt × 0.0001929012346 = 0.0001929012 ftm
1 point = 0.0001929012 fathoms.
Real-world example
10 pt × 0.0001929012346 = 0.0019290123 ftm
10 points = 0.0019290123 fathoms.
Conversion table
| Point (pt) | Fathom (ftm) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.0001929012 ftm |
| 5 pt | 0.0009645062 ftm |
| 10 pt | 0.0019290123 ftm |
| 21.0975 pt | 0.0040697338 ftm |
| 42.195 pt | 0.0081394676 ftm |
| 100 pt | 0.0192901235 ftm |
Reverse conversion: Fathom to Point
0.0001929012 ftm × 5184 = 0.9999998207 pt
0.0001929012 fathoms = 0.9999998207 points.
points = fathoms × 5183.99999967
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Fathom to Point.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Understanding the Fathom (ftm)
A fathom is six feet.
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Frequently asked questions
How many fathoms are in 1 point?
1 point equals 0.0001929012 fathoms, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert point to fathom?
Multiply the point value by 0.0001929012346. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert fathom back to point?
Use the reverse factor: 1 fathom equals 5,184 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 fathom?
Fathom (ftm) is a unit of length.
Is the point to fathom conversion exact?
Yes. Both point and fathom are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.0001929012346 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.