1 point to millimeters
1 pt = 0.352778 mm
Result
Precision (significant figures)
Formula
mm = pt × 0.352778
1 pt = 0.352778 mm
How it’s calculated
- Start with 1 pt.
- Multiply by 0.352778 (mm per pt): 1 × 0.352778 = 0.352778 mm.
Where you’ll see 1 pt
The point used by design software, PDF and CSS is exactly 1/72 inch, so one point is 25.4 ÷ 72 millimeters. The older printer’s point of metal type was slightly smaller, about 0.3515 mm, and the European Didot point larger, about 0.376 mm.
Nearby values
| points (pt) | millimeters (mm) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 pt | 0.176389 mm |
| 1 pt | 0.352778 mm |
| 2 pt | 0.705556 mm |
The other way
0.352778 mm = 1 pt, and 1 mm = 2.83465 pt. Use the millimeters to points converter for any value.
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