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.