Point (Typography) to Nanometer Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool
Convert points to nanometers with our free online length converter.
Point (Typography) to Nanometer Calculator
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Point (Typography)).
- The converted value in Nanometer 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 Point (Typography) to Nanometer
Converting Point (Typography) to Nanometer involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.
Formula:
1 Point (Typography) = 3.5278e+5 nanometersExample Calculation:
Convert 10 points: 10 × 3.5278e+5 = 3.5278e+6 nanometers
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What is a Point (Typography) and a Nanometer?
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).
A nanometer is a unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter (1×10⁻⁹ m).
Note: The Point (Typography) is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Nanometer belongs to the metric (SI) system.
History of the Point (Typography) and Nanometer
Typographic points evolved from historical printing practices. The DTP point standardized previous variations for digital use.
The term combines the SI prefix 'nano-' (from Greek 'nanos', meaning dwarf) with 'meter'. It became prominent with the rise of nanotechnology.
Common Uses for points and nanometers
Explore the typical applications for both Point (Typography) (imperial/US) and Nanometer (metric) to understand their common contexts.
Common Uses for points
- Specifying font sizes
- Measuring line spacing (leading) and other typographic elements
Common Uses for nanometers
- Nanotechnology and materials science
- Measuring dimensions on the atomic scale
- Specifying wavelengths of light and ultraviolet radiation
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions 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.
About Nanometer (nm)
How small is a nanometer?
A nanometer (nm) is incredibly small – one billionth of a meter. For perspective, a human hair is typically 80,000 to 100,000 nanometers wide.
How many nanometers are in a micrometer?
There are 1,000 nanometers (nm) in 1 micrometer (μm).
Why are nanometers important in technology?
Nanometers are the scale at which atomic and molecular interactions occur. Understanding and manipulating materials at this scale (nanotechnology) enables the development of new materials, electronics (like computer chips), and medical treatments.
Conversion Table: Point (Typography) to Nanometer
| Point (Typography) (pt) | Nanometer (nm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 352,778 |
| 5 | 1,763,890 |
| 10 | 3,527,780 |
| 25 | 8,819,450 |
| 50 | 17,638,900 |
| 100 | 35,277,800 |
| 500 | 176,389,000 |
| 1,000 | 352,778,000 |
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