Millimeter (CSS) to Point Converter
1 mm = 2.8346 pt
FORMULA
1 mm = 2.8346 pt
CONVERSION TABLE
| Millimeter (CSS) (mm) | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 mm | 2.8346 pt |
| 5 mm | 14.1732 pt |
| 10 mm | 28.3465 pt |
| 25 mm | 70.8661 pt |
| 50 mm | 141.7323 pt |
| 100 mm | 283.4646 pt |
| 250 mm | 708.6614 pt |
| 500 mm | 1,417.32 pt |
| 1,000 mm | 2,834.65 pt |
COMMON VALUES
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About Millimeter (CSS) (mm)
The millimeter in typography provides precision for print production specifications like paper thickness (80 g/m2 copy paper is about 0.1 mm thick), spine width calculations for book covers, and die-cut packaging templates. ISO paper sizes are defined in millimeters, and commercial printers work to sub-millimeter tolerances.
About Point (pt)
The typographic point equals 1/72 of an inch (approximately 0.353 mm) and has been the standard unit for measuring font size since desktop publishing emerged. Body text is typically set at 10-12 points, headlines at 24-72 points, and fine print at 6-8 points. Word processors and design software default to point sizing.
How to Convert Millimeter (CSS) to Point
The conversion formula is: 1 mm = 2.8346 pt. To convert from Millimeter (CSS) (mm) to Point (pt), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
FAQ
How many Point in 1 Millimeter (CSS)?
1 Millimeter (CSS) (mm) equals 2.8346 Point (pt).
How to convert Millimeter (CSS) to Point?
Multiply the Millimeter (CSS) value by 2.8346 to get the equivalent in Point. Formula: 1 mm = 2.8346 pt
What is the formula for Millimeter (CSS) to Point conversion?
1 mm = 2.8346 pt
Glossary
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Point (Typography)
A unit of type size. The desktop publishing point equals 1/72 of an inch.
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Pixel
A pixel (picture element) is the smallest individually addressable point of color on a digital display or in a digital image.
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DPI & PPI
DPI (dots per inch) measures print output resolution; PPI (pixels per inch) measures screen display resolution—both describe spatial density of image elements.
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Em
The em is a relative typographic unit equal to the current element's font size; in a 16 px context, 1 em equals 16 px.
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Pica
The pica is a typographic unit equal to 12 points or exactly 1/6 of an inch (approximately 4.233 mm), used primarily to measure column widths and other layout dimensions.