PX to Point
Convert CSS pixels to typographic points (pt).
Convert Pixels (px) to Points (pt). Results update as you type.
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px to pt conversion table
| Pixels | Points |
|---|---|
| 1px | 0.75pt |
| 2px | 1.5pt |
| 4px | 3pt |
| 8px | 6pt |
| 10px | 7.5pt |
| 12px | 9pt |
| 14px | 10.5pt |
| 16px | 12pt |
| 18px | 13.5pt |
| 20px | 15pt |
| 24px | 18pt |
| 28px | 21pt |
| 32px | 24pt |
| 36px | 27pt |
| 40px | 30pt |
| 48px | 36pt |
| 56px | 42pt |
| 64px | 48pt |
| 72px | 54pt |
| 96px | 72pt |
PX to Point Converter
Convert CSS pixels to typographic points for print stylesheets, PDF generators, and documents that are specified in pt. Enter a pixel value and the point equivalent appears instantly; paste a list to convert many sizes at once.
The fixed ratio
CSS defines one inch as 96 pixels and one inch as 72 points. That gives a constant relationship:
pt = px × 72 ÷ 96 = px × 0.75
Points are absolute units, so the base font size plays no role here – 16px is 12pt on every page, in every browser.
| Pixels | Points |
|---|---|
| 12px | 9pt |
| 14px | 10.5pt |
| 16px | 12pt |
| 20px | 15pt |
| 32px | 24pt |
| 96px | 72pt |
Worked example: a print stylesheet
Your screen design uses 15px body copy and 28px headings. For the @media print rules, convert them: 15px × 0.75 = 11.25pt and 28px × 0.75 = 21pt. Writing body { font-size: 11.25pt; } inside the print block makes the printed output match the specification a print designer expects, while the screen styles stay in pixels.
Common use cases
- Print CSS: Points are the traditional unit for paper, and many print specs are written in pt.
- HTML to PDF: Tools that render web pages to PDF often expose page sizes and margins in points (an A4 page is about 595 × 842pt).
- Handoff between tools: Word processors and desktop publishing apps measure type in points, while web design tools use pixels.
A note on screens
A CSS pixel is a reference unit, not a physical screen dot. On high-density displays one CSS pixel may cover several device pixels, but the 0.75 ratio between px and pt never changes.
Going the other way? Use Point to PX. For physical sizes, see Inches to Pixels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points are in a pixel?
In CSS, 1px equals 0.75pt. This comes from the definitions 1in = 96px and 1in = 72pt, so 1px = 72 ÷ 96 = 0.75pt.
What is 16px in points?
16px is 12pt. That is why the browser default text size matches the classic 12pt size used in word processors.
Does the base font size affect px to pt?
No. Pixels and points are both absolute CSS units with a fixed ratio, so the conversion is always px × 0.75 regardless of font size settings.
Why does my 12pt text look different in Word and in the browser?
The unit conversion is identical, but fonts, line heights, and screen scaling differ between applications. Operating system display scaling can also change how large a CSS pixel looks on screen.