Convert point to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert point [point] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to point.
How to Convert Point to Decimeter
1 point = 0.003527778 dm
Example: convert 15 point to dm:
15 point = 15 × 0.003527778 dm = 0.05291667 dm
Point to Decimeter Conversion Table
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Point
A point is a unit of typographical measurement. In the context of printing, it is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
History/Origin
The point system of typography was developed in the 18th century. It provides a standardized way to measure font sizes and leading.
Current Use
The point is the standard unit for measuring font sizes in both print and digital media.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.