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inquestflash
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March 22, 2011
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measure units in illustrator.

  • March 22, 2011
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hello forumers.

id like to know the equivelant of a point in illustrator to cms

ive been told that one point in illustrator is :point = .3528 millimeters

is that true,and where can i view this?

and because im not good in maths,id like to know how many cms is 50points?im trying to do the math but im getting confusing results.

thank you.

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    Correct answer Jacob Bugge

    Mike,

    By definition, 1pt = 1/72in, and 1in = 25.4mm, so 1pt is .35277777777777800000, approximately.

    See correction of wrong values.

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    inquestflashAuthor
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    March 23, 2011

    wow,gentlemen your information is like overwhelming great info totaly.

    Jacob Bugge
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    Jacob BuggeCommunity Expert
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    March 23, 2011

    For my part you are welcome, inquestflash.

    JETalmage
    JETalmage
    Inspiring
    March 23, 2011

    Assuming you're on Windows, go download the freeware Convert utility. Keep it handy on your desktop and in your Start menu. It's simple, no nonsense, and it'll be useful for far more than just linear measure.

    http://www.snapfiles.com/downloads/convert/dlconvert.html

    JET

    Jacob Bugge
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    Jacob BuggeCommunity Expert
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    March 22, 2011

    inquestflash,

    As Marks says, it is possible to let Illy calculate for you. Obviously, there may be reasons to do it yourself.

    The values mentioned in post #2 we based upon an error (25.7 instead of 25.4mm = 1in); the right value is 1pt = 0.35277 etc mm.

    So the right (approximate) values would be:

    1pt = 0.3528mm = 0.03528cm

    50pt = 1.764cm.

    Sorry.

    Jacob Bugge
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    Jacob BuggeCommunity Expert
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    March 22, 2011

    inquestflash,

    1pt = 1/72 in = 25.4/72 mm = 0.356944 etc mm.

    1pt = 1/72 in = 2.54/72 mm = 0.0356944 etc cc.

    50pt = 2.54*50/72 cm = 1.784722 etc cm.

    etc means more of the same (4 and 2 respectively).

    Edit: Mike, I am afraid you have Use Preview Bounds ticked, and used a 1pt stroke.

    Mike_Gondek10189183
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    Mike_Gondek10189183Community Expert
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    March 22, 2011

    The default unit of measurement in Illustrator is points (a point equals .3528 millimeter).

    72 points are actually .996264 inches

    Jacob Bugge
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    Jacob BuggeCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    March 22, 2011

    Mike,

    By definition, 1pt = 1/72in, and 1in = 25.4mm, so 1pt is .35277777777777800000, approximately.

    See correction of wrong values.

    Mike_Gondek10189183
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    Mike_Gondek10189183Community Expert
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    March 22, 2011

    Draw a 1 pt square, change the rulers to mm or cm and try using the transform palette.

    Illustrator says .353 mm, so .0353 cm.

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