Pixels to Points Converter (px to pt)
Pixels to Points Converter (px to pt)
Convert screen pixels (px) into print and publishing points (pt). Standard for preparing web graphics for print layout, configuring desktop publishing software, and building print stylesheets.
How to use this converter
- Enter the value in Pixels (px) you want to convert.
- Ensure the “From” selector is set to Pixels (px).
- Ensure the “To” selector is set to Points (pt).
- The converted typographic value in Points (pt) updates instantly in the result box.
Pixels to Points Formula
To convert from pixels to points, use the standard typographic relationship:
Formula:
pt = px / 1.333
Calculation Examples
- Example 1: 12 px = 9.002 pt
- Example 2: 16 px = 12 pt
- Example 3: 24 px = 18 pt
- Example 4: 32 px = 24.01 pt
Pixels to Points Conversion Table
| Pixels (px) | Points (pt) |
|---|---|
| 8 px | 6.002 pt |
| 12 px | 9.002 pt |
| 14 px | 10.503 pt |
| 16 px | 12.003 pt |
| 20 px | 15.004 pt |
| 24 px | 18.005 pt |
| 32 px | 24.006 pt |
| 48 px | 36.009 pt |
Frequently Asked Questions
What base font size is used for this calculation?
This calculator uses the universal web browser default root font size of 16 pixels (1rem = 16px). In virtually all web browsers, unstyled body text defaults to 16px unless explicitly configured otherwise in user browser preferences.
What is the difference between REM and EM in CSS?
Both are relative units, but REM is relative to the root <html> element, whereas EM is relative to the immediate parent element. REM prevents unintended cascading compounding effects in nested DOM structures.
How do Points (pt) relate to Pixels (px) on screens?
In standard 96 DPI CSS screen rendering, 1 inch equals 96 pixels and 72 points. Therefore, 1 point equals exactly 96/72 ≈ 1.333 pixels, and 12pt print type renders as 16px on digital displays.