0.5 millimeters to points
0.5 mm = 1.41732 pt
Result
Precision (significant figures)
Formula
pt = mm × 2.83465
1 mm = 2.83465 pt
How it’s calculated
- Start with 0.5 mm.
- Multiply by 2.83465 (pt per mm): 0.5 × 2.83465 = 1.41732 pt.
Where you’ll see 0.5 mm
A common technical-pen and fineliner width. Converting it to points lets you match a hand-drawn line weight in Illustrator or InDesign, where strokes are set in points.
Nearby values
| millimeters (mm) | points (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 mm | 1.41732 pt |
| 1 mm | 2.83465 pt |
| 1.5 mm | 4.25197 pt |
The other way
1.41732 pt = 0.5 mm, and 1 pt = 0.352778 mm. Use the points to millimeters converter for any value.
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