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Convert Points to Decimeters

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

Points
pt
Decimeters
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How to Convert Points to Decimeters

1 pt = 0.003528 dm

1 dm = 283.4467120181406 pt

Example: convert 10 pt to dm: 10 pt = 10 × 0.003528 pt = 0.03528 pt

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

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 to Decimeters Conversion Table

PointsDecimeters
0.01 pt0.00003528 dm
0.1 pt0.0003528 dm
1 pt0.003528 dm
2 pt0.007056 dm
3 pt0.010584 dm
5 pt0.01764 dm
10 pt0.03528 dm
20 pt0.07056 dm
50 pt0.1764 dm
100 pt0.3528 dm
1000 pt3.528 dm

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