Mile to Point (Typography) Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert miles to points with our free online length converter.
Mile to Point (Typography) Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Mile).
- 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 Mile to Point (Typography)
Converting Mile to Point (Typography) involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Mile = 4.5619e+6 pointsExample Calculation:
Convert 10 miles: 10 × 4.5619e+6 = 4.5619e+7 points
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What is a Mile and a Point (Typography)?
The mile, specifically the international statute mile, is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems. It is defined as exactly 5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, or approximately 1.609344 kilometers.
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 Mile is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Point (Typography) belongs to the imperial/US customary system.
History of the Mile and Point (Typography)
The mile originated from the Roman "mille passus", meaning "thousand paces" (where a pace was two steps). Its length varied considerably until Queen Elizabeth I of England standardized it as 5,280 feet in 1593. The international mile agreement of 1959 confirmed its definition based on the metric system.
Typographic points evolved from historical printing practices. The DTP point standardized previous variations for digital use.
Common Uses for miles and points
Explore the typical applications for both Mile (imperial/US) and Point (Typography) (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for miles
- Geography & Travel (US/UK): Measuring geographic distances and road lengths in the US, UK, and some other countries.
- Transportation (US/UK): Road speed limits (miles per hour, mph) in the US and UK.
- Maritime & Aviation: Nautical and aviation use a related unit, the nautical mile (approx. 1.852 km).
- Athletics: Running events (e.g., the mile run).
Common Uses for points
- Specifying font sizes
- Measuring line spacing (leading) and other typographic elements
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Mile (mi)
How many feet are in a mile?
There are exactly 5,280 feet (ft) in 1 mile (mi).
How many yards are in a mile?
There are exactly 1,760 yards (yd) in 1 mile (mi).
Is a mile longer or shorter than a kilometer?
A mile (approx. 1.609 km) is longer than a kilometer (1 km).
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: Mile to Point (Typography)
| Mile (mi) | Point (Typography) (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4,561,917.126 |
| 5 | 22,809,585.632 |
| 10 | 45,619,171.264 |
| 25 | 114,047,928.159 |
| 50 | 228,095,856.318 |
| 100 | 456,191,712.635 |
| 500 | 2,280,958,563.176 |
| 1,000 | 4,561,917,126.351 |