PX to PT Converter

Translate pixels to typographic points precisely

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Base DPI (Pixels Per Inch)

Custom:

* Web = 96 DPI, Print = 300 DPI

Pixels (px)

Conversion Direction

Results

2.6458 cm

26.4583 mm

1.0417 inch

75 pt

Common Paper Sizes (at 96 DPI)

A4 (210 x 297 mm)

794 x 1123 px

Letter (8.5 x 11 in)

816 x 1056 px

Legal (8.5 x 14 in)

816 x 1344 px

What is a Point (PT)?

A 'Point' (pt) is a unit commonly used in typography dating back to the letterpress era. It has been standardized in desktop publishing so that exactly 72 points make up one inch.

When Do I Use PT Over PX?

While pixels are king on screens, point size holds precedence for print materials, such as magazines or business cards. It is also the default font size measurement in traditional word processors like Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

How to Calculate PX to PT?

Since there are 72 points in an inch, the conversion calculation involves DPI: Points = (Pixels ÷ DPI) × 72. If your DPI is 72, then 1 Pixel equals exactly 1 Point! In standard web contexts (96 DPI screen), 16px is approximately 12pt font.