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How to Convert from En to Millimeter [mm]
Learn how to convert the typography unit 'en' into millimeters using this simple online converter. Understand the relation between font-relative units and physical measurements for print and layout design.
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En to Millimeter [mm] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms the typography unit called 'en' into millimeters, enabling precise translation of font-relative spacing into physical dimensions used in print and graphic design layouts.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value in 'en' units that you want to convert.
- Select 'en' as the source unit and 'millimeter [mm]' as the target unit.
- Click the convert button to see the equivalent size in millimeters.
- Use the result to specify precise dimensions for print layouts or prepress work.
Key Features
- Converts the 'en' unit, a typography measurement relative to font size, into millimeters.
- Provides exact numerical translation for use in print and layout design.
- Supports graphic design, print production, desktop publishing, and web layout contexts.
- Displays conversion based on the formula: 1 En = 0.1757299018 mm.
Examples
- Converting 5 En results in approximately 0.8786 millimeters.
- Converting 10 En results in approximately 1.7573 millimeters.
Common Use Cases
- Specifying the length of an en dash used in typography to indicate ranges and connections.
- Defining widths of en spaces or indentations relative to font size in CSS and layout rules.
- Setting physical dimensions such as paper sizes, margins, and column widths in print design.
- Translating font-relative units into actual measurements for prepress and production.
Tips & Best Practices
- Ensure you know the current font size since the 'en' unit depends on it for accurate conversion.
- Use this tool to convert relative units into absolute millimeter values for precision in print layouts.
- Double-check layout requirements by comparing both typography units and physical measurements.
Limitations
- The 'en' is a relative unit dependent on font point size; its absolute length varies by font metrics.
- Conversion to millimeters requires knowing the exact font size used in the design.
- Values may not be universally consistent across different typefaces and layouts.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an 'en' in typography?
- An 'en' is a horizontal unit that equals half an 'em', which corresponds to half the current font size, used for relative lengths in layouts.
- Why convert 'en' to millimeters?
- Converting 'en' to millimeters helps translate font-relative spacing into precise physical dimensions for print and layout design.
- Does the value of an 'en' unit stay the same?
- No, the absolute value of an 'en' varies depending on font size and typeface, making context important for conversion.
Key Terminology
- En
- A typography unit equal to half an em, typically half the font point size, used for relative widths in layout and spacing.
- Millimeter [mm]
- The SI unit of length equal to one thousandth of a metre, used for precise physical dimensions in print and layout work.
- Em
- A relative typography unit representing the current font size, serving as the basis for units like the en.