Millimeters to points
Type a value in mm to get it in pt instantly.
45.35pt
That's 1.89× as big as a heading, while poster type is 1.59× bigger. That is about 16 mm tall on paper.
Convert the other way: pt to mm
What it means
How big is that?
A CSS pixel is defined as 1/96 inch, so 16 px is exactly 12 pt regardless of screen density.
The math
How to convert mm to pt
To convert millimeters to points, multiply by 2.83465.
Example: 16 mm × 2.83465 = 45.3543 pt.
In the other direction, 1 pt = 0.352778 mm.
Every unit
Your size in every unit
Tables
mm to pt conversion table
| mm | pt |
|---|---|
| 6 mm | 17.0079 pt |
| 8 mm | 22.6772 pt |
| 9 mm | 25.5118 pt |
| 10 mm | 28.3465 pt |
| 11 mm | 31.1811 pt |
| 12 mm | 34.0157 pt |
| 14 mm | 39.685 pt |
| 16 mm | 45.3543 pt |
| 18 mm | 51.0236 pt |
| 24 mm | 68.0315 pt |
| 36 mm | 102.047 pt |
| 48 mm | 136.063 pt |
| 72 mm | 204.094 pt |
| 96 mm | 272.126 pt |
pt to mm conversion table
| pt | mm |
|---|---|
| 6 pt | 2.11667 mm |
| 8 pt | 2.82222 mm |
| 9 pt | 3.175 mm |
| 10 pt | 3.52778 mm |
| 11 pt | 3.88056 mm |
| 12 pt | 4.23333 mm |
| 14 pt | 4.93889 mm |
| 16 pt | 5.64444 mm |
| 18 pt | 6.35 mm |
| 24 pt | 8.46667 mm |
| 36 pt | 12.7 mm |
| 48 pt | 16.9333 mm |
| 72 pt | 25.4 mm |
| 96 pt | 33.8667 mm |
Quick answers
Quick answers
- How many pt is 1 mm?
- 1 mm is 2.83465 pt.
- How many pt is 10 mm?
- 10 mm is 28.3465 pt.
- How many pt is 16 mm?
- 16 mm is 45.3543 pt.
The units
About these units
Millimeters (mm)
Metric type sizing, used in European print specifications and signage.
Points (pt)
The printing point: 1/72 inch. Word processors and print design measure type in points.
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