Converting from Millimeter (mm) to Pixel (px) in Typography

What is Millimeter (mm)

Millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, commonly used in typography to measure type size, line spacing, and margins. It is equivalent to one-thousandth of a meter and is denoted by the symbol mm.

What is Pixel (px)

Pixel (px) is a unit of measurement commonly used in digital typography to determine the size of text and images on screens. A pixel is the smallest unit of an image or display that can be controlled individually, and it is used to specify the resolution of digital devices.

Conversion Formulas

To convert Millimeters (mm) to Pixels (px) and vice versa, you can use the following conversion formulas:

• px=mm×3.779528

• mm=px×0.2645833

Examples

1. Converting 17 mm to px:

   • 17(mm)=64.25197(px)

2. Converting 13 px to mm:

   • 13(px)=3.439583(mm)

3. Converting 9 mm to px:

   • 9(mm)=34.01575(px)

Conclusion

Use this conversion guide to easily switch between Millimeters (mm) and Pixels (px) in typography applications.

(Note: The default conversion rates are 1 mm = 3.779528 px and 1 px = 0.2645833 mm)