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Convert Decimeters to Points

Please provide values below to convert Decimeters [dm] to Points [pt].

Decimeters
dm
Points
0.00pt

How to Convert Decimeters to Points

1 dm = 283.4467120181406 pt

1 pt = 0.003528 dm

Example: convert 10 dm to pt: 10 dm = 10 × 283.4467120181406 dm = 2834.4671201814062 dm

Decimeters

Definition: A decimeter (dm) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 1/10 of a meter or 10 centimeters.

History: The decimeter was introduced as part of the metric system in the late 18th century but is less commonly used in everyday measurements compared to centimeters and meters.

Points

Definition: A point (pt) is a unit of length commonly used in typography, equal to 1/72 of an inch or approximately 0.353 millimeters.

History: The point system was developed in the 18th century to standardize type sizes in printing. The most widely used system today is the PostScript point, defined as exactly 1/72 of an inch, popularized by digital typesetting.

Decimeters to Points Conversion Table

DecimetersPoints
0.01 dm2.8344671201814062 pt
0.1 dm28.344671201814062 pt
1 dm283.4467120181406 pt
2 dm566.8934240362812 pt
3 dm850.3401360544218 pt
5 dm1417.2335600907031 pt
10 dm2834.4671201814062 pt
20 dm5668.9342403628125 pt
50 dm14172.33560090703 pt
100 dm28344.67120181406 pt
1000 dm283446.7120181406 pt

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