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Convert Points to Millimeters

Please provide values below to convert Points [pt] to Millimeters [mm].

Points
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Millimeters
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How to Convert Points to Millimeters

1 pt = 0.3528 mm

1 mm = 2.834467120181406 pt

Example: convert 10 pt to mm: 10 pt = 10 × 0.3528 pt = 3.528 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.

Millimeters

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

History: The millimeter was introduced with the metric system to provide a precise unit for small measurements, commonly used in engineering, manufacturing, and scientific applications.

Points to Millimeters Conversion Table

PointsMillimeters
0.01 pt0.003528 mm
0.1 pt0.03528 mm
1 pt0.3528 mm
2 pt0.7056 mm
3 pt1.0584 mm
5 pt1.764 mm
10 pt3.528 mm
20 pt7.056 mm
50 pt17.64 mm
100 pt35.28 mm
1000 pt352.8 mm

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