# Convert PX to PT

> Convert pixels to points online. Free PX to PT converter with a worked example at the CSS standard of 96 DPI (1px = 0.75pt).

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

Input:
```
12px
16px
24px
32px
```

Output:
```
9pt
12pt
18pt
24pt
```

## How to convert PX to PT

1. Take the pixel value from your screen styles.
2. Multiply by 72/96 (0.75) — the CSS ratio of points per pixel.
3. The result is the equivalent in points — e.g. 16px × 0.75 = 12pt.

## FAQ

### 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.

## Related converters

- [PT → PX](https://www.devkult.com/convert/pt-to-px.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/px-to-pt