PX to PT Converter

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Pixel to Point Converter

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Understanding Pixels (px) and Points (pt)

Pixels (px) and points (pt) are both units of measurement used in digital design and typography, but they serve different purposes and have different relationships depending on the medium.

What are Pixels (px)?

Pixels are the smallest controllable elements of a digital display. In web design:

What are Points (pt)?

Points are a physical unit of measurement traditionally used in print:

Conversion Formula

The conversion between pixels and points depends on the DPI (dots per inch) or PPI (pixels per inch) of the display:

Points to Pixels: pixels = points × (DPI / 72)

Pixels to Points: points = pixels × (72 / DPI)

For web design, the standard assumption is 96 DPI, which gives us:

1 px = 0.75 pt (96 DPI / 72 = 1.333, then 1 / 1.333 = 0.75)

1 pt = 1.333 px (96 DPI / 72 = 1.333)

Common Conversions

Pixels (px) Points (pt) at 96 DPI Common Usage
12px 9pt Small text
16px 12pt Standard body text
24px 18pt Subheadings
32px 24pt Main headings
48px 36pt Large headings

When to Use Each Unit

Use pixels (px) for:

Use points (pt) for:

Technical Considerations

Modern devices often have high pixel densities (e.g., Retina displays with 2x or 3x pixel density). However, operating systems and browsers handle this through:

This means that even on high-DPI screens, the conversion between px and pt remains consistent with the assumed DPI (usually 96 for web).

How to Use This PX to PT Converter

  1. Enter the value you want to convert in the "Value to Convert" field
  2. Select the unit you're converting from (px or pt)
  3. Select the unit you want to convert to
  4. Choose the DPI/PPI setting (default is 96 for web)
  5. Click "Convert" to see the result

Advanced Options

For specialized use cases: