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Our free online tool provides instant conversion between centimeters and points, essential for typography, graphic design, and printing applications where precise measurements are crucial.
The conversion between centimeters and points is based on the following relationship:
1 centimeter = 28.3464567 points
To convert centimeters to points, multiply the centimeter value by 28.3464567.
For example: 2 cm × 28.3464567 = 56.6929134 pt
| Centimeters (cm) | Points (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cm | 2.8346 pt |
| 0.5 cm | 14.1732 pt |
| 1 cm | 28.3465 pt |
| 2 cm | 56.6929 pt |
| 5 cm | 141.7323 pt |
| 10 cm | 283.4646 pt |
| 15 cm | 425.1969 pt |
| 20 cm | 566.9291 pt |
Centimeter (cm): A centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. It's widely used in many countries for everyday measurements and in scientific contexts.
Point (pt): A point is a typographic unit of measure commonly used in design and printing. The modern desktop publishing point is defined as 1/72 of an international inch (about 0.3527 mm). Points are primarily used to measure font sizes and line spacing.
There are approximately 28.3465 points in one centimeter.
3 centimeters is equal to about 85.0394 points (3 × 28.3464567 = 85.0393701).
Approximately, yes. 1 cm equals about 28.3465 pt, so 28 pt is a close approximation for many practical purposes.
Points provide a more granular measurement system for typography, where small differences in size can significantly affect readability and aesthetics. The point system has been standard in printing for centuries.
Desktop publishing points (also called PostScript points) are exactly 1/72 of an inch (about 0.3527 mm), while traditional printer's points were slightly larger (about 0.3759 mm). Modern digital systems use the PostScript standard.