# Convert PT to PX

> Convert points to pixels online. Free PT to PX converter with a worked example at the CSS standard of 96 DPI (1pt = 1.3333px).

Points come from print typography, where 72pt equals one inch. On the web, CSS fixes one inch at 96px, so a point is exactly 1.3333 pixels. This converter applies that ratio to translate print-style point sizes into web pixels.

## Example: PT → PX

Input:
```
8pt
10pt
12pt
16pt
```

Output:
```
10.6667px
13.3333px
16px
21.3333px
```

## How to convert PT to PX

1. Take the point value (common in print and word processors).
2. Multiply by 96/72 — the CSS ratio of pixels per point.
3. The result is the equivalent in CSS pixels — e.g. 12pt × 1.3333 = 16px.

## FAQ

### How many pixels is 12pt?

At the CSS standard of 96 DPI, 12pt equals 16px. That is why 12pt and 16px are often treated as the same default body size.

### Why do points still appear in CSS?

Points are mainly used in print stylesheets and when matching designs created in print-oriented tools. For screens, px or rem are usually preferred.

## Related converters

- [PX → PT](https://www.devkult.com/convert/px-to-pt.md)
- [PX → REM](https://www.devkult.com/convert/px-to-rem.md)
- [PX → EM](https://www.devkult.com/convert/px-to-em.md)

Open the interactive converter: https://www.devkult.com/convert/pt-to-px