Convert palm (U.S.) to point (ATA)
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Definition and details for palm (U.S.):
Palm (U.S.) is a traditional unit of length equal to the length of a person's hand, from wrist to the end of the middle finger. This kind of palm definition was common in the U.S. during 19th century. One palm was equal to 9 inches or 22.86cm and it was comparable to span.
Definition and details for point (ATA):
Point (pt) is used by typographers and printers. In past, one point represented the smallest element of type that could printing machines handle. The ATA point is defined to be equal to 0.3514598 mm, or 0.0138366 inch. This unit is used on the island of the United Kingdom and on the American continent.