What is 1 mil [mil, thou] to point?
The converted value is:1 mil [mil, thou] = 0.072 point
Keep reading to learn how to Convert 1 mil [mil, thou] to point.
What is a Mil/Thou?
A mil (or thou) is 0.001 inch (25.4 μm), crucial in precision engineering. The term 'thou' is preferred in machining to avoid confusion with millimeter. Human hair measures 3-5 thou, while printer paper is about 10 thou thick.
What is a Point?
The point is the smallest typographic unit (∼0.353 mm). The PostScript point standardized it as exactly 1/72 inch (0.3528 mm). Font sizes are measured in points - 12pt text has capital letters about 4.2 mm tall.
How to Convert 1 mil [mil, thou] to point
Use this conversion formula:
output = input × 0.072 + (0)
1 mil [mil, thou] = 0.072 point
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