Meter to Point (Typography) Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert meters to points with our free online length converter.
Meter to Point (Typography) Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Meter).
- The converted value in Point (Typography) will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
- Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Length category.
- Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.
How to Convert Meter to Point (Typography)
Converting Meter to Point (Typography) involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Meter = 2834.644 pointsExample Calculation:
Convert 10 meters: 10 × 2834.644 = 2.8346e+4 points
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What is a Meter and a Point (Typography)?
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the distance traveled by light in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. It forms the basis for other metric length units.
A point is a unit of length used in typography. The desktop publishing point (DTP point or PostScript point) is defined as 1/72 of an international inch (approximately 0.3527 mm).
Note: The Meter is part of the metric (SI) system, primarily used globally in science and trade. The Point (Typography) belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Meter and Point (Typography)
Originally defined in 1793 by the French Academy of Sciences as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a meridian. Later definitions involved prototype bars (platinum-iridium) and wavelengths of krypton-86 radiation before the current definition based on the speed of light was adopted in 1983.
Typographic points evolved from historical printing practices. The DTP point standardized previous variations for digital use.
Common Uses for meters and points
Explore the typical applications for both Meter (metric) and Point (Typography) (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for meters
- Dimensions & Construction: Measuring room dimensions, building heights, and land plots.
- Science & Engineering: Standard unit in scientific research (physics, engineering).
- Athletics: Track and field events (e.g., 100-meter dash).
- Textiles: Measuring fabric lengths.
- Everyday Measurements: Everyday height and distance measurements in metric countries.
Common Uses for points
- Specifying font sizes
- Measuring line spacing (leading) and other typographic elements
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Meter (m)
Is the meter the primary unit of length globally?
Yes, the meter is the base unit for length in the SI system, used by most countries for scientific, industrial, and many everyday purposes.
How was the meter originally defined?
It was first defined based on a fraction of the Earth's meridian distance from the equator to the North Pole.
How is the meter defined today?
It is defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum during a specific fraction of a second (1/299,792,458 s).
About Point (Typography) (pt)
How many points are in an inch?
In modern desktop publishing, there are exactly 72 points (pt) in 1 inch (in).
What is the difference between a point and a pixel?
A point (pt) is a unit of physical length (1/72 inch), typically used for print. A pixel (px) is a unit of digital display resolution and its physical size can vary depending on the screen's pixel density (PPI).
What does 12 pt font mean?
It means the height of the font characters (specifically, the 'em square', which includes space above and below the letters) is 12 points, or 12/72 = 1/6th of an inch.
Conversion Table: Meter to Point (Typography)
| Meter (m) | Point (Typography) (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2,834.644 |
| 5 | 14,173.219 |
| 10 | 28,346.439 |
| 25 | 70,866.097 |
| 50 | 141,732.194 |
| 100 | 283,464.388 |
| 500 | 1,417,321.942 |
| 1,000 | 2,834,643.884 |