Converting from Millimeter (mm) to Point Postscript (pt) | Typography

What is Millimeter (mm)

Millimeter (mm) is a unit of length often used in the metric system. It is equal to one-thousandth of a meter and is commonly used in various fields for precise measurements.

What is Point Postscript (pt)

Point Postscript (pt) is a unit of measurement commonly used in typography to specify font sizes. One point is equal to 1/72 of an inch, making it a standard unit for determining font sizes in print and digital media.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion between millimeter and point postscript is as follows:

• 1 (mm) = 2.834646 (pt)
• 1 (pt) = 0.3527778 (mm)

Examples

Using the default conversions:

• 16 mm = 45.35433 pt
• 16 pt = 5.644444 mm
• 15 mm = 42.51969 pt
• 15 pt = 5.291667 mm
• 11 mm = 31.1811 pt
• 11 pt = 3.880556 mm

ConversionFormula:pt=mm×2.834646

ConversionFormula:mm=pt×0.3527778

Use this page to perform conversions from Millimeter (mm) to Point Postscript (pt).