A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Points to Terameters Converter — pt to Tm
Convert Point (pt) to Terameter (Tm) using the exact conversion factor (1 point = 3.527778e-16 terameter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Points to Terameters 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.
Terameter is 1000000000000 meter units.
Result = input x 0.0003527777778 / 1e+12.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Points to Terameters
Point and Terameter both measure length. Specifically: A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch, and terameter is 1000000000000 meter units.
Formula
terameters = points × 3.527778e-16
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 point equals 0.0003527777778 base units, and 1 terameter equals 1e+12 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct point-to-terameter factor of 3.527778e-16.
Simple example
1 pt × 3.527778e-16 = 3.527778e-16 Tm
1 point = 3.527778e-16 terameters.
Real-world example
10 pt × 3.527778e-16 = 3.527778e-15 Tm
10 points = 3.527778e-15 terameters.
Conversion table
| Point (pt) | Terameter (Tm) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 3.527778e-16 Tm |
| 5 pt | 1.763889e-15 Tm |
| 10 pt | 3.527778e-15 Tm |
| 21.0975 pt | 7.442729e-15 Tm |
| 42.195 pt | 1.488546e-14 Tm |
| 100 pt | 3.527778e-14 Tm |
Reverse conversion: Terameter to Point
3.527778e-16 Tm × 2.834646e+15 = 1.000000063 pt
3.527778e-16 terameters = 1.000000063 points.
points = terameters × 2.834646e+15
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Terameter to Point.
Understanding the Point (pt)
A desktop publishing point is 1/72 inch.
Understanding the Terameter (Tm)
Terameter is 1000000000000 meter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many terameters are in 1 point?
1 point equals 3.527778e-16 terameters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert point to terameter?
Multiply the point value by 3.527778e-16. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert terameter back to point?
Use the reverse factor: 1 terameter equals 2.834646e+15 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 terameter?
Terameter (Tm) is a unit of length.
Is the point to terameter conversion exact?
Yes. Both point and terameter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 3.527778e-16 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.