Convert PX to PT
Need point sizes for a print stylesheet or a PDF export? Because CSS pins 96px to one inch and there are 72 points per inch, one pixel is exactly 0.75 points. This converter applies that ratio to turn screen pixels into points.
Example · PX → PT
PX input
12px 16px 24px 32px
PT output
9pt 12pt 18pt 24pt
How to convert PX to PT
- Take the pixel value from your screen styles.
- Multiply by 72/96 (0.75) — the CSS ratio of points per pixel.
- The result is the equivalent in points — e.g. 16px × 0.75 = 12pt.
Frequently asked questions
How many points is 16px?
At 96 DPI, 16px equals 12pt. This pairing is the usual default body text size across screen and print.
When do I need points?
Points are most useful in @media print styles and when producing documents whose sizes are specified in print units.
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