This floating palette automatically converts a value you enter in any measurement system and displays the equivalent value in six different measurement systems: Inches, Picas, Points, Millimeters, Centimeters, and Ciceros. Show Value Converter is always available.
To convert a value:
1. Choose View ’ Show Value Converter to display the Value Converter palette.
 
2. Enter a number and measurement system abbreviation in the Value field. Its equivalents are immediately displayed in the six measurement system fields.
The value you enter in the Value field can contain signed quantities (+ and – ) with values expressed in different measurement systems (e.g., 4p+3mm-.25").