inch to point (computer)
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inch [in]
Definition: The inch (in) is a unit of length in both the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 2.54 centimeters.
Historyandorigin: The inch originated from ancient systems of measurement and was standardized in 1959 by international agreement as 2.54 cm.
CurrentUse: Inches are still commonly used in the United States and the UK for measuring lengths, particularly in manufacturing, engineering, and personal measurements (like height).
funfact: The inch is divided into 12 smaller units called 'lines' and has been used since ancient times for everything from architecture to everyday use.
point (computer)
Definition: The point (computer) is a unit of measurement used in digital typography, often equating to 1/72 of an inch, similar to the PostScript point.
Historyandorigin: The point has been used in digital typography for sizing fonts and elements in computer graphics and page layout software.
CurrentUse: The point is used in almost all digital typesetting software, particularly in word processing, graphic design, and web design.
funfact: In digital design, points are used to define font sizes, line spacing, and other important design elements.
inch [in] to point (computer) Conversion Table
| 1 inch [in] | 72 point (computer) |
| 2 inch [in] | 144 point (computer) |
| 3 inch [in] | 216 point (computer) |
| 5 inch [in] | 360 point (computer) |
| 10 inch [in] | 720 point (computer) |
| 50 inch [in] | 3600 point (computer) |
| 100 inch [in] | 7200 point (computer) |
| 1000 inch [in] | 72000 point (computer) |
| 10000 inch [in] | 720000 point (computer) |
| 100000 inch [in] | 7200000 point (computer) |
| 1000000 inch [in] | 72000000 point (computer) |
How to Convert inch to point (computer)
1 inch [in] = 72 point (computer)
1 point (computer) = 0.0138888889 inch [in]
we use cross multiplication method
inch [in] → point (computer)
1 → 72
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*72=1*x
by simplifying
x=108