Millimeter (CSS) to Point Converter
1 mm = 2.8346 pt
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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 |
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.