PostScript Point to Meter Conversion

Convert between PostScript Point and Meter quickly and accurately.

pt
m

How to Convert PostScript Point to Meter

Conversion Formula

1 pt = 0 m
1 m = 2834.646 pt

Example

Convert 15 pt to m:

15 pt = 15 × 0 m = 0.005 m

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

PostScript Point

pt

Definition

A PostScript point is the standard point unit defined by Adobe PostScript, widely used in digital typography. One PostScript point equals 20 twips, providing precise control over font sizes and text layout.

History/Origin

The PostScript point was defined by Adobe in the PostScript page description language, becoming the standard for digital typography. It standardized point measurements across digital publishing and design applications.

Current Use

PostScript points are extensively used in digital typography, web design, and desktop publishing for font sizing, line spacing, and precise text layout in both print and digital media.

Multiplier

20

Offset

0

Meter

m

Definition

The meter is the SI base unit of length, used as a reference for typography measurements. One meter equals 56,692.913385826 twips, providing a standardized reference for converting between metric and typographic units.

History/Origin

The meter was originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the North Pole to the Equator, and later redefined based on the speed of light. It serves as the international standard for length measurements.

Current Use

Meters are used in typography for large-scale measurements, international document standards, and as a reference unit for converting between different measurement systems in global publishing and design applications.

Multiplier

56692.913

Offset

0

PostScript Point to Meter Conversion Table

PostScript Point [pt] Meter [m]
1 pt 0.000353 m
10 pt 0.003528 m
25 pt 0.008819 m
50 pt 0.017639 m
100 pt 0.035278 m
0 pt 0E+0 m
-10 pt -0.003528 m
-40 pt -0.014111 m