Points to Pixels Converter (pt to px)
Points to Pixels Converter (pt to px)
Convert points (pt) from Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Word into screen pixels (px) for web, mobile, and digital UI implementations.
How to use this converter
- Enter the value in Points (pt) you want to convert.
- Ensure the “From” selector is set to Points (pt).
- Ensure the “To” selector is set to Pixels (px).
- The converted typographic value in Pixels (px) updates instantly in the result box.
Points to Pixels Formula
To convert from points to pixels, use the standard typographic relationship:
Formula:
px = pt × 1.333
Calculation Examples
- Example 1: 12 pt = 16 px
- Example 2: 16 pt = 21.33 px
- Example 3: 24 pt = 31.99 px
- Example 4: 32 pt = 42.66 px
Points to Pixels Conversion Table
| Points (pt) | Pixels (px) |
|---|---|
| 8 pt | 10.664 px |
| 12 pt | 15.996 px |
| 14 pt | 18.662 px |
| 16 pt | 21.328 px |
| 20 pt | 26.660 px |
| 24 pt | 31.992 px |
| 32 pt | 42.656 px |
| 48 pt | 63.984 px |
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.