🖨️ Print & Typography
mm to points (pt) Converter
Convert mm to points (pt) instantly with a reference conversion table.
Quick answer: To convert mm to points (pt), multiply by 2.83465. For example, 1 mm = 2.83465 points (pt). Use the calculator below for any value.
mm to points (pt)
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Common conversions
| mm | points (pt) |
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Formula:
How to convert mm to points (pt)
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Enter your value
Type the number of mm you want to convert into the left box. The result in points (pt) appears instantly in the right box. You can also type into the right box to convert in the other direction.
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Use the swap button
Click the ⇄ Swap button to reverse the conversion — points (pt) to mm. Your current value carries across so you don't have to re-enter anything.
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About mm and points (pt)
mm and points (pt) are common print measurements.
💡 Did you know?
In print typography: 1 mm = 2.835 points. Body text in books is typically 9-11 pt = 3.2-3.9mm. Legal documents often require 12 pt (4.2mm) minimum. A4 pages (210mm wide) with 25mm margins give a 160mm text area = 453.5 pt — handy to know when setting column widths.
📊 Common conversions at a glance
| mm | points (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.835 |
| 2 | 5.669 |
| 3 | 8.504 |
| 5 | 14.17 |
| 7 | 19.84 |
| 10 | 28.35 |
Reviewed for 2026. mm ↔ points (pt) conversion factor verified against published reference data. Built by a UK-based qualified primary teacher and FA Level 2 coach as part of 247QuickTools' free utility-tools project.