Millimeter to Point (Printer's) Conversion

Convert between Millimeter and Point (Printer's) quickly and accurately.

From Millimeter

To Point (Printer's)

How to Convert Millimeter to Point (Printer's)

Conversion Formula

1 mm = 2.845 pt

1 pt = 0.351 mm

Example

Convert 15 mm to pt:

15 mm = 15 × 2.845 pt = 42.679 pt

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

Millimeter

Definition

A millimeter is one-thousandth of a meter, providing fine precision for typographic measurements. One millimeter equals 56.6929133858 twips, offering detailed control over text positioning and spacing.

History/Origin

The millimeter is a metric unit derived from the meter, providing a practical scale for precise measurements in engineering, manufacturing, and design applications, including typography and graphic design.

Current Use

Millimeters are used in typography for precise measurements of font sizes, line spacing, margins, and other typographic elements, particularly in professional publishing and technical documentation.

Multiplier

56.693

Offset

Point (Printer's)

Definition

A printer's point is the traditional typographic point used in professional printing, slightly different from digital points. One printer's point equals 19.9252801993 twips, reflecting historical printing measurement standards.

History/Origin

The printer's point has been used in typography for centuries, originally defined as 1/72 of an inch in traditional printing. It represents the historical standard for font sizing and typographic measurements in commercial printing.

Current Use

Printer's points are used in traditional printing, professional typography, and publishing for font sizing and text layout that maintains compatibility with historical printing standards and traditional typographic practices.

Multiplier

19.925

Offset