Convert point to mil
Please provide values below to convert point [point] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to point.
1 point = 13.8888897638 mil, thou. To convert point to mil, multiply the value by 13.8888897638; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mil, thou = 0.0719999954646 point). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 point = 13.8888897638 mil, thou
- 1 mil, thou = 0.0719999954646 point
- 10 point = 138.888897638 mil, thou
- 100 point = 1388.88897638 mil, thou
How to Convert Point to Mil
1 point = 13.8888897637795 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 point to mil, thou:
15 point = 15 × 13.8888897637795 mil, thou = 208.333346456693 mil, thou
Point to Mil Conversion Table
| point | mil |
|---|---|
| 1 point | 13.8888897638 mil, thou |
| 2 point | 27.7777795276 mil, thou |
| 3 point | 41.6666692913 mil, thou |
| 5 point | 69.4444488189 mil, thou |
| 10 point | 138.888897638 mil, thou |
| 20 point | 277.777795276 mil, thou |
| 50 point | 694.444488189 mil, thou |
| 100 point | 1388.88897638 mil, thou |
| 500 point | 6944.44488189 mil, thou |
| 1000 point | 13888.8897638 mil, thou |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 point in mil?
1 point (point) = 13.8888897638 mil (mil, thou).
How do you convert point to mil?
Multiply the point value by 13.8888897638. For example, 25 point × 13.8888897638 = 347.222244094 mil, thou.
What is 10 point in mil?
10 point = 138.888897638 mil, thou.
Which unit is larger, the point or the mil?
The point is the larger unit: 1 point = 13.8888897638 mil, thou.