Convert mil to point
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to point [point], or Convert point to mil.
1 mil, thou = 0.0719999954646 point. To convert mil to point, multiply the value by 0.0719999954646; to go the other way, divide by it (1 point = 13.8888897638 mil, thou). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 mil, thou = 0.0719999954646 point
- 1 point = 13.8888897638 mil, thou
- 10 mil, thou = 0.719999954646 point
- 100 mil, thou = 7.19999954646 point
How to Convert Mil to Point
1 mil, thou = 0.0719999954645672 point
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to point:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 0.0719999954645672 point = 1.07999993196851 point
Mil to Point Conversion Table
| mil | point |
|---|---|
| 1 mil, thou | 0.0719999954646 point |
| 2 mil, thou | 0.143999990929 point |
| 3 mil, thou | 0.215999986394 point |
| 5 mil, thou | 0.359999977323 point |
| 10 mil, thou | 0.719999954646 point |
| 20 mil, thou | 1.43999990929 point |
| 50 mil, thou | 3.59999977323 point |
| 100 mil, thou | 7.19999954646 point |
| 500 mil, thou | 35.9999977323 point |
| 1000 mil, thou | 71.9999954646 point |
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.
Point
A point is a unit of typographical measurement. In the context of printing, it is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
History/Origin
The point system of typography was developed in the 18th century. It provides a standardized way to measure font sizes and leading.
Current Use
The point is the standard unit for measuring font sizes in both print and digital media.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 mil in point?
1 mil (mil, thou) = 0.0719999954646 point (point).
How do you convert mil to point?
Multiply the mil value by 0.0719999954646. For example, 25 mil, thou × 0.0719999954646 = 1.79999988661 point.
What is 10 mil in point?
10 mil, thou = 0.719999954646 point.
Which unit is larger, the mil or the point?
The point is the larger unit: 1 mil, thou equals only 0.0719999954646 point.