How to convert points to millimeters
1 point is equal to 0.3527777778 millimeters, and 1 millimeter is equal to 2.834645669 points. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
millimeters = points × 0.3527777778
millimeters = points ÷ 2.834645669Example: convert 15 pt to mm: 15 × 0.3527777778 = 5.291666667 mm.
Point to Millimeter conversion table
| Point (pt) | Millimeter (mm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pt | 0.003527777778 mm |
| 0.1 pt | 0.03527777778 mm |
| 1 pt | 0.3527777778 mm |
| 2 pt | 0.7055555556 mm |
| 3 pt | 1.058333333 mm |
| 5 pt | 1.763888889 mm |
| 10 pt | 3.527777778 mm |
| 20 pt | 7.055555556 mm |
| 50 pt | 17.63888889 mm |
| 100 pt | 35.27777778 mm |
| 250 pt | 88.19444444 mm |
| 500 pt | 176.3888889 mm |
| 1,000 pt | 352.7777778 mm |
About the point
The desktop publishing (PostScript) point is 1/72 of an inch (0.3528 mm). Font sizes such as 12 pt are measured in points.
Symbol: pt · 1 pt = 0.0003527777778 m · Category: Typography
About the millimeter
A millimeter is one thousandth of a meter. It's the standard unit in engineering drawings, manufacturing, rainfall and screen and paper sizes.
Symbol: mm · 1 mm = 0.001 m · Category: Metric (SI)