Pixels to Points Converter
Enter a value to instantly convert between typography units.
1 Pixel = 0.75 Point
Key Formulas
Point → Pica
pc = pt × 0.0833333Point → Inch
in = pt × 0.0138889Pica → Inch
in = pc × 0.166667Formula
points = pixels × 0.75The CSS specification defines a reference pixel as 1/96 inch at arm's length — which at 96dpi means exactly one device pixel. Typography uses points as 1/72 inch. The math gives us 96/72 = 4/3, or 1.333... pixels per point. So going the other way: 1 pixel = 0.75 points. This matters most when you're specing type for a web-to-print workflow, or when a web developer asks what font size in points matches their CSS pixel value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Real-World Examples
16px = 12pt. The browser default font size maps to 12pt in print. Not a coincidence.
16 px = 12 pt
12px = 9pt. Small body text for web, maps to 9pt print.
12 px = 9 pt
24px = 18pt. H3 size in CSS, good for a subheadline in print.
24 px = 18 pt
96px = 72pt. One inch — when you need to think of a pixel grid in physical terms.
96 px = 72 pt