Typography Point (pt) to Pixel (px) Converter

Typography Point (pt) to Pixel (px) Converter

Local Processing

Convert print points (pt) to digital screen pixels (px) based on target DPI display density.

How It Works & Processing Standards

Enter values above to calculate results automatically. Check each input field for guidance and units.

Example: Typography Value = 72, Conversion Direction = ptToPx, Screen DPI (Density) = 96 → 96

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A point is 1/72 inch. At the web default of 96 DPI, 12 pt is 16 px. Change the DPI for print or other screens.

How to Use Typography Point (pt) to Pixel (px) Converter

  1. 1
    Enter a valueThe size to convert.
  2. 2
    Direction and DPIPick pt → px or px → pt and set the DPI (web default 96).
  3. 3
    Read the resultUse it in CSS or your design tool.

Examples

12 pt in px (96 DPI)
Input: 12 pt, 96 DPI
Result: 16
24 px in pt (96 DPI)
Input: 24 px, 96 DPI
Result: 18

Common Use Cases

  • Matching word-processor font sizes to web px
  • Moving a print layout to screen design
  • Turning pt values from a style guide into CSS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What DPI should I use?

CSS uses 96. Use another value for a print resolution or a specific device.

Can I convert to rem?

Use the CSS px/rem Converter.

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