Millimeter (mm) to Point Printer (pt) converter

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

What is Millimeter (mm)

Millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter. It is commonly used in measuring small distances, especially in printing and design.

What is Point Printer (pt)

Point Printer (pt) is a unit of measurement typically used in typography and desktop publishing. It is commonly used to specify the size of fonts and other text elements, with 1 point equal to 1/72 of an inch.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion formulas between Millimeter (mm) and Point Printer (pt) are as follows:

pt=mm×2.845714

mm=pt×0.3514056

Examples

• 7 mm is equal to 19.92 pt
• 7 pt is equal to 2.459839 mm
• 12 mm is equal to 34.14857 pt
• 12 pt is equal to 4.216867 mm
• 5 mm is equal to 14.22857 pt
• 5 pt is equal to 1.757028 mm

Use these conversion formulas to easily convert between Millimeter (mm) and Point Printer (pt) measurements in typography projects.

By mastering the conversion between Millimeter (mm) and Point Printer (pt), designers and typographers can ensure accurate and consistent sizing across various print and digital media.