PostScript Point to Centimeter Conversion
Convert between PostScript Point and Centimeter quickly and accurately.
How to Convert PostScript Point to Centimeter
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 pt to cm:
Unit Information
Learn about the typography units you're converting between
PostScript Point
pt
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
20
Offset
0
Centimeter
cm
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
0
PostScript Point to Centimeter Conversion Table
| PostScript Point [pt] | Centimeter [cm] |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.035278 cm |
| 10 pt | 0.352778 cm |
| 25 pt | 0.881944 cm |
| 50 pt | 1.763889 cm |
| 100 pt | 3.527778 cm |
| 0 pt | 0E+0 cm |
| -10 pt | -0.352778 cm |
| -40 pt | -1.411111 cm |
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