A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Points to Feet Converter — pt to ft
Convert Point (pt) to Foot (ft) using the exact conversion factor (1 point = 0.0011574074 foot). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, history, and common uses.
Points to Feet converter
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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 foot is exactly 0.3048 meters.
Result = input x 0.0003527777778 / 0.3048.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Points to Feet
Point and Foot both measure length. Specifically: A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch, and a foot is exactly 0.3048 meters.
Formula
feet = points × 0.00115740740748
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, and 1 foot equals 0.3048 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct point-to-foot factor of 0.00115740740748.
Simple example
1 pt × 0.001157407407 = 0.0011574074 ft
1 point = 0.0011574074 feet.
Real-world example
10 pt × 0.001157407407 = 0.0115740741 ft
10 points = 0.0115740741 feet.
Conversion table
| Point (pt) | Foot (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.0011574074 ft |
| 5 pt | 0.005787037 ft |
| 10 pt | 0.0115740741 ft |
| 21.0975 pt | 0.0244184028 ft |
| 42.195 pt | 0.0488368056 ft |
| 100 pt | 0.1157407407 ft |
Reverse conversion: Foot to Point
0.0011574074 ft × 863.9999999 = 0.9999999935 pt
0.0011574074 feet = 0.9999999935 points.
points = feet × 863.999999946
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Foot to Point.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
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.
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 feet are in 1 point?
1 point equals 0.0011574074 feet, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert point to foot?
Multiply the point value by 0.001157407407. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert foot back to point?
Use the reverse factor: 1 foot equals 863.9999999 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 foot?
Foot (ft) measures distance. The international foot is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. It is classified as a US/imperial customary unit.
Is the point to foot 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.