What is a PX to PT converter?
A PX to PT converter changes CSS pixels into typographic points. It uses the fixed CSS relationship 96px = 72pt, so 1px = 0.75pt.
This tool is useful when a web design, document, PDF, or email template expresses a size in pixels but another workflow expects points. It converts one value at a time and keeps the CSS unit relationship separate from image resolution.
How to convert PX to PT
- Enter a non-negative pixel value.
- Read the point 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 PT to PX converter.
Use this formula:
PT = PX × 0.75For example:
16px × 0.75 = 12ptCommon PX to PT conversions
| PX | PT |
|---|---|
| 8px | 6pt |
| 10px | 7.5pt |
| 12px | 9pt |
| 14px | 10.5pt |
| 16px | 12pt |
| 18px | 13.5pt |
| 20px | 15pt |
| 24px | 18pt |
| 32px | 24pt |
PX vs. PT
PX is a common CSS length unit for screen layouts. PT comes from traditional typography and equals 1/72 of an inch in the CSS absolute-length model. They are not equal: a CSS inch contains 96px or 72pt.
Web interfaces commonly use PX or relative units such as REM, while documents and print-oriented typography often use PT. The right unit depends on the target medium; conversion does not make one unit inherently better.
Does PX to PT depend on DPI or PPI?
No. Converting CSS pixels to points uses the fixed CSS ratio and does not depend on the device pixel ratio, monitor density, or a custom DPI setting.
Image pixels are different. Calculating the printed size of an image requires its PPI. Use the Pixels to Inches Converter for that task instead of changing the PX to PT ratio.
When should you convert PX to PT?
PX to PT conversion helps when comparing CSS with document typography, translating design specifications, preparing HTML email sizes, or checking point-based accessibility references against CSS pixel values.
If your final CSS should scale with the root font size, convert the pixel result with the PX to REM Converter.
Need the reverse calculation? Use the PT to PX Converter.
PX to PT FAQ
How many points is 1 pixel?
One CSS pixel equals 0.75pt.
Is 16px equal to 12pt?
Yes. Multiply 16 by 0.75 to get 12pt.
Is 1px the same as 1pt?
No. 1px = 0.75pt, while 1pt is approximately 1.3333px.
Does PX to PT conversion require DPI?
No. CSS defines a fixed relationship between PX, inches, and PT. DPI or PPI is relevant when physical image size is the task.
Are CSS pixels physical screen pixels?
Not necessarily. A CSS pixel is a reference unit used by browser layout. A device may use multiple physical pixels to render one CSS pixel.
Can PX to PT results contain decimals?
Yes. Values that are not multiples of four often produce fractional point results. Use Auto precision to remove unnecessary trailing zeros or choose a fixed precision.