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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.

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  1 point = 1/72 inch ≈ 0.3528 mm

  
  
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  12 points = 1 pica

  
  
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  Used universally in typesetting, desktop publishing, and graphic design

  
  
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  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.

Russian Archin

The archin (also spelled arshin) is a traditional Russian unit of length that was widely used before the adoption of the metric system. It is approximately equal to 28 inches or 0.7112 meters.

The archin was commonly used in measuring cloth, land, and building dimensions in Russia and neighboring regions. It roughly corresponds to the length of a forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, similar to the cubit.

Though obsolete today, the archin remains an important part of Russian historical measurements and appears in older legal and trade documents.

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  1 archin ≈ 28 inches (0.7112 meters)

  
  
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  Used historically in Russia for textiles and land measurement

  
  
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  Based on the length of the forearm

  
  
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  Mostly of historical and cultural interest today