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Point


A point is a unit of length used mainly in typography to measure font size, line spacing, and other elements of printed text. It is defined as 1/72 of an inch, which is approximately 0.3528 millimeters.


Key facts:



  • 1 point = 1/72 inch ≈ 0.3528 mm



  • 12 points = 1 pica



  • Used universally in typesetting, desktop publishing, and graphic design



  • Measures font sizes, leading (line spacing), and other typographic details



The point system helps designers and printers maintain precise and consistent text layouts across various media.



Decimeter


A decimeter (dm) is a unit of length in the metric system. It is equal to one-tenth of a meter, or 10 centimeters (1 dm = 0.1 m = 10 cm). While not as commonly used as centimeters or meters in everyday life, decimeters are still important in scientific and technical measurements. For example, a small book or a tablet might be about 2 to 3 decimeters long. The symbol for decimeter is "dm". Although it sits between the centimeter and meter in size, people often skip using decimeters and go directly from centimeters to meters. Still, it's a helpful unit when you need a mid-sized measurement.



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