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How to Convert from Point (printer's) to Millimeter [mm]
Easily convert typography measurements from point (printer's) units to millimeters for precise layout and print production with our online converter tool.
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Point (printer's) to Millimeter [mm] 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 converter transforms typography measurements from printer's point units into millimeters, enabling accurate translation of type sizes and layout dimensions into physical length units used in printing and graphic design.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value in point (printer's) units that you want to convert.
- Select point (printer's) as the input unit and millimeter [mm] as the output unit.
- Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in millimeters.
Key Features
- Converts from point (printer's) to millimeter [mm] units used in typography and printing.
- Supports precise measurement translation for font sizes, leading, and layout details.
- Browser-based and user-friendly with straightforward input and output.
Examples
- 12 points corresponds to approximately 4.2175 millimeters.
- 6 points is equal to about 2.1088 millimeters.
Common Use Cases
- Specifying font sizes such as 10 pt or 12 pt in page layout software.
- Setting line spacing and paragraph leading in digital and print typesetting.
- Defining precise layout components like rule thickness and kerning adjustments.
Tips & Best Practices
- Use this converter to ensure accurate physical dimensions in print production.
- Double-check conversions when working with historical documents due to point definition variations.
- Apply the conversion to maintain consistent spacing and sizing across different media outputs.
Limitations
- Historical point definitions may vary, possibly affecting legacy data accuracy.
- Measurement precision can vary due to rounding and different device resolutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a point (printer's) unit?
- A point (printer's) is a small length unit used in typography, typically defined as 1/72 of an inch in digital typesetting.
- Why convert points to millimeters?
- Converting points to millimeters helps translate typography dimensions into physical measurements needed for print production and layout design.
- Are all printer’s points the same size?
- No, there are variations in historical definitions, but modern digital typography commonly uses 1/72 of an inch as one point.
Key Terminology
- Point (printer's)
- A typography measurement unit equal to 1/72 of an inch, used for specifying font sizes and fine layout dimensions.
- Millimeter [mm]
- The SI unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter, used for physical measurements in printing and layout design.
- Leading
- The vertical spacing between lines of text in typography, often measured in points.