What is a point in typography?

A point is a typographic unit of length used for specifying font sizes, spacing, and layout dimensions in printing and digital typography.

Why convert points to microns?

Converting points to microns allows precise physical measurement of font or layout dimensions in scientific and engineering contexts.

How to Convert from Point to Micron [µ]

Q: How many microns are in one point?

One typographic point equals approximately 352.78 microns based on the PostScript definition.

Learn how to convert typographic points into microns using a precise online unit converter designed for printing, typography, scientific, and engineering applications.

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Point to Micron [µ] Conversion Table

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Start Value

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End Value

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Point to Micron [µ] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter tool allows users to change measurements from points, a typographic unit, to microns, which are microscopic length units used in science and engineering. It helps translate font and layout dimensions into exact physical lengths.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in points that you want to convert
Select 'point' as the original unit and 'micron' as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent micron value

Key Features

Converts typographic points to microns accurately based on official definitions
Supports unit measurements used in printing, digital typography, and scientific contexts
Browser-based and easy to use without needing any software installation

Examples

2 Points converts to approximately 705.56 microns
0.5 Point converts to approximately 176.39 microns

Common Use Cases

Specifying font size and line spacing in typography and word processing
Measuring microscopic dimensions of particles, cells, and fibers in scientific research
Evaluating thicknesses of coatings and thin films in engineering and manufacture

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the typographic point definition used (PostScript vs TeX) for your project
Use this conversion when precise physical size measurement is required beyond visual design
Employ the tool for specialized scientific or engineering applications involving microscopic scales

Limitations

Slight variation exists due to different typographic point standards (PostScript and TeX)
Micron units are extremely small relative to typical typography dimensions, limiting general use
Conversions are primarily useful for specific scientific, engineering, or precise design needs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a point in typography?: A point is a typographic unit of length used for specifying font sizes, spacing, and layout dimensions in printing and digital typography.
How many microns are in one point?: One typographic point equals approximately 352.78 microns based on the PostScript definition.
Why convert points to microns?: Converting points to microns allows precise physical measurement of font or layout dimensions in scientific and engineering contexts.

Key Terminology

Point: A typographic unit of length used to specify font sizes, spacing, and layout for print and digital typography.
Micron [µ]: A unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter, used in science and engineering to measure microscopic sizes.
PostScript Point: A common desktop-publishing point defined as 1/72 inch, approximately 0.35278 mm.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the primary use of the point unit?

Measuring microscopic particles

Specifying font sizes and layout spacing

Calculating distances in astronomy

How many microns are in one point according to PostScript standards?

Approximately 352.78

Exactly 1,000,000

About 72.27

Which fields benefit most from converting points to microns?

Scientific research and engineering

Everyday height measurement

Measuring weather patterns

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