What is a PT to PX converter?
A PT to PX converter changes typographic points into CSS pixels. It uses the fixed CSS relationship 72pt = 96px, so 1pt is approximately 1.3333px.
This conversion is useful when a document, PDF, design specification, or email editor uses points and a web implementation needs a CSS pixel value.
How to convert PT to PX
- Enter a non-negative point value.
- Read the pixel result as the value changes.
- Choose Auto or a fixed number of decimal places when needed.
- Copy the result, or use the swap link to continue in the PX to PT converter.
Use this formula:
PX = PT × 4 ÷ 3For example:
12pt × 4 ÷ 3 = 16pxCommon PT to PX conversions
| PT | PX |
|---|---|
| 6pt | 8px |
| 7.5pt | 10px |
| 9pt | 12px |
| 10pt | 13.3333px |
| 10.5pt | 14px |
| 12pt | 16px |
| 14pt | 18.6667px |
| 18pt | 24px |
| 24pt | 32px |
Points vs. pixels
PT is a traditional typographic unit equal to 1/72 of an inch in the CSS absolute-length model. PX is the reference pixel used by CSS layout. A CSS inch is defined as both 72pt and 96px, which creates the fixed conversion ratio.
That is why a 12pt document font corresponds to 16px in CSS, even though the numeric values differ.
Why is 12pt equal to 16px?
Twelve points is 12/72, or one sixth, of a CSS inch. A CSS inch contains 96px, and one sixth of 96px is 16px.
12 ÷ 72 × 96 = 16pxDoes PT to PX depend on screen resolution?
No. The CSS PT to PX relationship does not change with monitor resolution, browser zoom, device pixel ratio, or image PPI.
If you need the physical print size of an image, use the Pixels to Inches Converter and enter the image’s PPI there.
Using PT values in web design
PT to PX conversion helps compare Word or PDF typography with browser styles, translate design specifications, build HTML email templates, and understand accessibility guidance that mentions point sizes.
After finding the pixel value, the PX to REM Converter can convert it into a root-relative CSS length when the design should scale with the root font size.
Need the forward calculation? Use the PX to PT Converter.
PT to PX FAQ
How many pixels is 1 point?
One point equals approximately 1.3333px in CSS.
How many pixels is 12pt?
Twelve points equals 16px.
Is 10pt equal to 13px?
Ten points equals approximately 13.3333px. Rounding to 13px loses part of the value, so keep decimals when the target accepts them.
Is 1pt the same as 1px?
No. 1pt is approximately 1.3333px, while 1px equals 0.75pt.
Why does a PT to PX result contain decimals?
The conversion multiplies by 4/3, so point values that are not multiples of three often produce repeating decimals.
Should I round PT to PX results?
Keep the decimal value when CSS or the target tool accepts it. Choose a fixed precision only when another format requires a specific number of decimal places.