measure units in illustrator.

[inquestflash]

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.

[Mike_Gondek]

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.

[Jacob Bugge]

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.

[Muppet_Mark-QAl63s]

The app will do the math… even mix your measures in dialogs 25.41mm + 1" etc.

[Mike_Gondek]

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

72 points are actually .996264 inches

[Jacob Bugge · Accepted solution]

Mike,

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

See correction of wrong values.

[Jacob Bugge]

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.

[JETalmage]

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

[inquestflash]

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

[Jacob Bugge]

For my part you are welcome, inquestflash.