5 millimeters to points
5 mm = 14.1732 pt
Result
Precision (significant figures)
Formula
pt = mm × 2.83465
1 mm = 2.83465 pt
How it’s calculated
- Start with 5 mm.
- Multiply by 2.83465 (pt per mm): 5 × 2.83465 = 14.1732 pt.
Where you’ll see 5 mm
Many printers ask for a safety margin of 3 to 5 mm inside the trim, so text and logos aren’t cut off. Set as points, 5 mm is just over 14 pt.
Nearby values
| millimeters (mm) | points (pt) |
|---|---|
| 2 mm | 5.66929 pt |
| 2.5 mm | 7.08661 pt |
| 3 mm | 8.50394 pt |
| 3.5 mm | 9.92126 pt |
| 4 mm | 11.3386 pt |
| 5 mm | 14.1732 pt |
| 6 mm | 17.0079 pt |
| 8 mm | 22.6772 pt |
| 10 mm | 28.3465 pt |
| 12 mm | 34.0157 pt |
| 15 mm | 42.5197 pt |
The other way
14.1732 pt = 5 mm, and 1 pt = 0.352778 mm. Use the points to millimeters converter for any value.
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