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Convert Millimeter [mm] to Point (computer) - Online Typography Unit Converter
Easily convert millimeters to computer points in typography. Translate physical print dimensions into digital typography units for precise font sizes and layout measurements.
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Millimeter [mm] to Point (computer) Conversion Table
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Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables
Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.
Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.
Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.
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What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms measurements from millimeters, an SI unit used in print and layout design, into computer points used in digital typography. It facilitates accurate translation of physical dimensions into typographic units for digital publishing and design workflows.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the length value in millimeters you wish to convert.
- Select 'millimeter [mm]' as the input unit and 'point (computer)' as the output unit.
- Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent measurement in computer points.
- Use the result to apply precise typography and layout dimensions in your digital projects.
Key Features
- Converts length from millimeters to computer points accurately.
- Supports typography-related measurements such as font size and page layout.
- Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
- Useful for print design, desktop publishing, and digital document formatting.
Examples
- 10 mm equals approximately 28.346456693 points (computer).
- 5 mm converts to about 14.1732283465 points (computer).
Common Use Cases
- Specifying font sizes and line heights in desktop publishing and word-processing software.
- Defining page and element dimensions for PDFs and PostScript files.
- Mapping typographic sizes to CSS and print measurements for screen display.
Tips & Best Practices
- Ensure you know the typographic system in use, as computer points differ from historical metal-type points and TeX points.
- Use this converter to accurately translate physical print dimensions to digital typography units.
- Verify measurements when working with very precise layouts due to minor rounding variations.
Limitations
- Computer points are slightly different from other typographic points like metal-type and TeX points.
- The conversion factor is approximate, so very precise layouts may experience minor rounding errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a millimeter in typography?
- A millimeter is a unit of length used to specify physical dimensions such as paper sizes, margins, and spacing in print and layout designs.
- What does the computer point represent?
- In digital typography, the computer point equals 1/72 of an international inch and is used for font sizes, leading, and layout measurements.
- Why convert millimeters to computer points?
- Conversion helps translate physical print measurements into digital typography units for accurate font sizing and layout in digital publishing.
Key Terminology
- Millimeter [mm]
- An SI unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter, used in typography to specify physical print and layout dimensions.
- Point (computer)
- A digital typography unit equal to 1/72 of an international inch, commonly used for font sizes and layout measurements in desktop publishing.
- Conversion Rate
- The factor used to convert one unit to another; here, 1 millimeter equals approximately 2.8346456693 computer points.