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CentimetersToPoints

Converts centimeters to points.

Syntax

expression.CentimetersToPoints(cm);

expression - A variable that represents a Api class.

Parameters

NameRequired/OptionalData typeDefaultDescription
cmRequirednumberThe number of centimeters to convert to points.

Returns

number

Example

Convert a measurement from centimeters to points and display the result in a spreadsheet.

// How do I translate centimeter values into points in a spreadsheet?

// Use a unit conversion to express a length in typographic points in a spreadsheet.

const centimeters = 1000;
const points = Api.CentimetersToPoints(centimeters);
const text = centimeters + ' centimeters are equal to ' + points + ' points.';

let worksheet = Api.GetActiveSheet();
worksheet.GetRange('B2').SetValue(text);