Convert Micrometers to Points

Please provide values below to convert Micrometers [µm] to Points [pt].

Micrometers
µm
Points
0.00pt

How to Convert Micrometers to Points

1 µm = 0.002834467120181406 pt

1 pt = 352.8 µm

Example: convert 10 µm to pt: 10 µm = 10 × 0.002834467120181406 µm = 0.02834467120181406 µm

Micrometers

Definition: A micrometer (µm) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one-millionth of a meter (1/1,000,000 m).

History: The micrometer, also known as a micron, was first introduced in the metric system to measure extremely small distances. It is widely used in fields such as physics, engineering, and biology to measure microscopic objects.

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.

Micrometers to Points Conversion Table

MicrometersPoints
0.01 µm0.00002834467120181406 pt
0.1 µm0.0002834467120181406 pt
1 µm0.002834467120181406 pt
2 µm0.005668934240362812 pt
3 µm0.008503401360544217 pt
5 µm0.01417233560090703 pt
10 µm0.02834467120181406 pt
20 µm0.05668934240362812 pt
50 µm0.1417233560090703 pt
100 µm0.2834467120181406 pt
1000 µm2.834467120181406 pt