Micrometer is 0.000001 meter units.
Micrometers to Points Converter — um to pt
Convert Micrometer (um) to Point (pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 micrometer = 0.0028346457 point). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Micrometers to Points converter
Converter
Length Converter
Convert SI, imperial, US customary, astronomical, scientific, and historical length units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 0.0003527777778.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Micrometers to Points
Micrometer and Point both measure length. Specifically: Micrometer is 0.000001 meter units, and a desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Formula
points = micrometers × 0.00283464566911
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 micrometer equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct micrometer-to-point factor of 0.00283464566911.
Simple example
1 um × 0.002834645669 = 0.0028346457 pt
1 micrometer = 0.0028346457 points.
Real-world example
10 um × 0.002834645669 = 0.0283464567 pt
10 micrometers = 0.0283464567 points.
Conversion table
| Micrometer (um) | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 um | 0.0028346457 pt |
| 5 um | 0.0141732284 pt |
| 10 um | 0.0283464567 pt |
| 21.0975 um | 0.059803937 pt |
| 42.195 um | 0.119607874 pt |
| 100 um | 0.2834645669 pt |
Reverse conversion: Point to Micrometer
0.0028346457 pt × 352.7777778 = 1.000000011 um
0.0028346457 points = 1.000000011 micrometers.
micrometers = points × 352.7777778
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Point to Micrometer.
Understanding the Micrometer (um)
Micrometer is 0.000001 meter units.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
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Frequently asked questions
How many points are in 1 micrometer?
1 micrometer equals 0.0028346457 points, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert micrometer to point?
Multiply the micrometer value by 0.002834645669. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert point back to micrometer?
Use the reverse factor: 1 point equals 352.7777778 micrometers. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a micrometer?
Micrometer (um) is a unit of length.
What is a point?
Point (pt) is a unit of length.
Is the micrometer to point conversion exact?
Yes. Both micrometer and point are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.002834645669 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.