🔠 Typography (Points & Pixels) Converter
Convert typography and print units, points, picas, pixels, inches and millimetres. Based on the standard 1 pt = 1/72 inch and 1 CSS px = 1/96 inch (96 px = 72 pt).
1 pt = 1.333333333 px
1 points = 1.3333333 pixels
1 × 1.33333 = 1.3333333
1 pt equals 1.33333 px, so multiplying by 1.33333 converts the value. The result describes the exact same quantity, only the measuring stick changes.
Popular typography (points & pixels) conversions
All typography (points & pixels) units
| Unit | Symbol | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Point | pt | The desktop-publishing and CSS point, defined as exactly 1/72 of an inch. Font sizes and leading are measured in points. |
| Pixel | px | The CSS reference pixel, defined as 1/96 of an inch, so 96 px = 72 pt and 1 px = 0.75 pt. It is a fixed physical reference in CSS, independent of screen density. |
| Pica | pc | A typography unit equal to 12 points (1/6 of an inch). Column widths and layout measures are often given in picas. |
| Inch | in | One inch equals exactly 72 points or 96 CSS pixels, the anchor that ties typographic units to physical length. |
| Millimetre | mm | One millimetre is 1/25.4 inch, which is 72/25.4 ≈ 2.8346 points. Used for print margins and bleed in metric workflows. |
| Centimetre | cm | One centimetre is 10 mm, or 720/25.4 ≈ 28.346 points. |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert typography (points & pixels) units?
Choose your two units in the converter above and type a value, the result updates instantly, entirely in your browser. All 6 typography (points & pixels) units on this page are interchangeable, so you can convert in either direction.
Which typography (points & pixels) units can I convert here?
This converter supports 6 typography (points & pixels) units: Point (pt), Pixel (px), Pica (pc), Inch (in) and 2 more. Pick any two to convert between them.
What is the most common typography (points & pixels) conversion?
One of the most-used typography (points & pixels) conversions is Points to Pixels (pt → px). Every typography (points & pixels) pair we support is linked below, each with its own formula and table.
Is this Typography (Points & Pixels) Converter free and private?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up, uses the exact internationally defined conversion factors, and computes every result locally in your browser, nothing you type is uploaded, and the page keeps working offline.