A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Points to US survey feet Converter — pt to ftUS
Convert Point (pt) to US survey foot (ftUS) using the exact conversion factor (1 point = 0.0011574051 us survey foot). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Points to US survey feet 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.
The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
Result = input x 0.0003527777778 / 0.3048006096.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Points to US survey feet
Point and US survey foot both measure length. Specifically: A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch, and the US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
Formula
us survey feet = points × 0.00115740509267
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, and 1 us survey foot equals 0.304800609601 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct point-to-us survey foot factor of 0.00115740509267.
Simple example
1 pt × 0.001157405093 = 0.0011574051 ftUS
1 point = 0.0011574051 us survey feet.
Real-world example
10 pt × 0.001157405093 = 0.0115740509 ftUS
10 points = 0.0115740509 us survey feet.
Conversion table
| Point (pt) | US survey foot (ftUS) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.0011574051 ftUS |
| 5 pt | 0.0057870255 ftUS |
| 10 pt | 0.0115740509 ftUS |
| 21.0975 pt | 0.0244183539 ftUS |
| 42.195 pt | 0.0488367079 ftUS |
| 100 pt | 0.1157405093 ftUS |
Reverse conversion: US survey foot to Point
0.0011574051 ftUS × 864.0017279 = 1.000000006 pt
0.0011574051 us survey feet = 1.000000006 points.
points = us survey feet × 864.001727949
For a page dedicated to this direction, see US survey foot to Point.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Understanding the US survey foot (ftUS)
The US survey foot is 1200/3937 meters and is retained for legacy land records.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many us survey feet are in 1 point?
1 point equals 0.0011574051 us survey feet, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert point to us survey foot?
Multiply the point value by 0.001157405093. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert us survey foot back to point?
Use the reverse factor: 1 us survey foot equals 864.0017279 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 us survey foot?
US survey foot (ftUS) is a unit of length.
Is the point to us survey foot conversion exact?
Yes. Both point and us survey foot are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001157405093 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.