Centimeter to PostScript Point Conversion

Convert between Centimeter and PostScript Point quickly and accurately.

From Centimeter

To PostScript Point

How to Convert Centimeter to PostScript Point

Conversion Formula

1 cm = 28.346 pt

1 pt = 0.035 cm

Example

Convert 15 cm to pt:

15 cm = 15 × 28.346 pt = 425.197 pt

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

Centimeter

Definition

A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter, commonly used in typography for medium-scale measurements. One centimeter equals 566.9291338583 twips, providing a practical unit for document layout and typographic spacing.

History/Origin

The centimeter is part of the metric system, derived from the meter. It has been widely adopted internationally for scientific, engineering, and commercial measurements, including typography and graphic design.

Current Use

Centimeters are extensively used in typography for measuring margins, column widths, font sizes, and spacing in both print and digital media, especially in international publishing and design standards.

Multiplier

566.929

Offset

PostScript Point

Definition

A PostScript point is the standard point unit defined by Adobe PostScript, widely used in digital typography. One PostScript point equals 20 twips, providing precise control over font sizes and text layout.

History/Origin

The PostScript point was defined by Adobe in the PostScript page description language, becoming the standard for digital typography. It standardized point measurements across digital publishing and design applications.

Current Use

PostScript points are extensively used in digital typography, web design, and desktop publishing for font sizing, line spacing, and precise text layout in both print and digital media.

Multiplier

Offset