A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Points to Decimeters Converter — pt to dm
Convert Point (pt) to Decimeter (dm) using the exact conversion factor (1 point = 0.0035277778 decimeter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Points to Decimeters 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.
Decimeter is 0.1 meter units.
Result = input x 0.0003527777778 / 0.1.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Points to Decimeters
Point and Decimeter both measure length. Specifically: A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch, and decimeter is 0.1 meter units.
Formula
decimeters = points × 0.003527777778
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, and 1 decimeter equals 0.1 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct point-to-decimeter factor of 0.003527777778.
Simple example
1 pt × 0.003527777778 = 0.0035277778 dm
1 point = 0.0035277778 decimeters.
Real-world example
10 pt × 0.003527777778 = 0.0352777778 dm
10 points = 0.0352777778 decimeters.
Conversion table
| Point (pt) | Decimeter (dm) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.0035277778 dm |
| 5 pt | 0.0176388889 dm |
| 10 pt | 0.0352777778 dm |
| 21.0975 pt | 0.0744272917 dm |
| 42.195 pt | 0.1488545833 dm |
| 100 pt | 0.3527777778 dm |
Reverse conversion: Decimeter to Point
0.0035277778 dm × 283.4645669 = 1.000000006 pt
0.0035277778 decimeters = 1.000000006 points.
points = decimeters × 283.464566911
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Decimeter to Point.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Understanding the Decimeter (dm)
Decimeter is 0.1 meter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many decimeters are in 1 point?
1 point equals 0.0035277778 decimeters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert point to decimeter?
Multiply the point value by 0.003527777778. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert decimeter back to point?
Use the reverse factor: 1 decimeter equals 283.4645669 points. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a point?
Point (pt) is a unit of length.
What is a decimeter?
Decimeter (dm) is a unit of length.
Is the point to decimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both point and decimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.003527777778 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.