Point to Millimeter (CSS) Converter
1 pt = 0.352778 mm
FORMULA
1 pt = 0.352778 mm
CONVERSION TABLE
| Point (pt) | Millimeter (CSS) (mm) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.352778 mm |
| 5 pt | 1.7639 mm |
| 10 pt | 3.5278 mm |
| 25 pt | 8.8194 mm |
| 50 pt | 17.6389 mm |
| 100 pt | 35.2778 mm |
| 250 pt | 88.1944 mm |
| 500 pt | 176.3889 mm |
| 1,000 pt | 352.7778 mm |
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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.
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.
How to Convert Point to Millimeter (CSS)
The conversion formula is: 1 pt = 0.352778 mm. To convert from Point (pt) to Millimeter (CSS) (mm), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
FAQ
How many Millimeter (CSS) in 1 Point?
1 Point (pt) equals 0.352778 Millimeter (CSS) (mm).
How to convert Point to Millimeter (CSS)?
Multiply the Point value by 0.352778 to get the equivalent in Millimeter (CSS). Formula: 1 pt = 0.352778 mm
What is the formula for Point to Millimeter (CSS) conversion?
1 pt = 0.352778 mm
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.