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PX to Point Converter

Convert pixel values to CSS point (pt) units using the standard formula: 1pt = 96 ÷ 72 px ≈ 1.3333px, so 1px = 0.75pt.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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What is PX to Point Converter?

Point (pt) is a typographic unit from print design. In CSS, 1pt is exactly 1/72 of an inch, and at the standard 96dpi screen resolution, 1pt = 96/72 px = 4/3 px ≈ 1.3333px — or equivalently, 1px = 0.75pt.

CSS defines pt as an absolute unit, just like px. It is mostly used in print stylesheets (`@media print`) where designers think in typographic points. On screen at 96dpi, 12pt = 16px, which is the browser's default body font size.

How to Use PX to Point Converter

1

Enter one or more px values (comma or newline separated)

2

Copy the pt output or use the reference table

3

The formula is always: pt = px × 0.75

Common Use Cases

  • Developers writing @media print stylesheets who need to match screen px to print pt.
  • Designers converting screen pixel sizes to typographic points for print production.
  • Front-end engineers verifying that CSS pt values match expected print dimensions.
  • Students learning the relationship between CSS absolute units (px, pt, in, cm).

Example Input and Output

Convert common screen font sizes from px to typographic points.

PX values
12
16
24
32
PT output
12px → 9pt
16px → 12pt
24px → 18pt
32px → 24pt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1px always 0.75pt?

In CSS absolute units, yes — 1px = 0.75pt is fixed by the CSS specification, defined at 96dpi. On high-DPI (Retina) screens, one CSS pixel may map to 2 or more physical pixels, but the CSS unit relationship stays the same.

Why are pt units used in CSS?

Point units are mostly useful in @media print stylesheets, where designers prefer typographic measurements. For screen design, px, em, and rem are more common.

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