1 pt is equal to 1.3333 px.
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The conversion from points (pt) to pixels (px) depends on the resolution, but the standard assumes 1 pt equals 1/72 of an inch and 1 px equals 1/96 of an inch. Using this, 1 pt converts to 1.3333 pixels by simple ratio.
Conversion Tool
Result in px:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert points to pixels uses the relationship between points, pixels, and inches. A point is 1/72 inch and a pixel is 1/96 inch. So to convert pt to px, multiply the pt value by 96 and divide by 72.
Formula: px = pt × (96 ÷ 72)
Explanation:
- Since 1 pt = 1/72 inch
- And 1 px = 1/96 inch
- We convert pt to inches first, then inches to px
- Step 1: Convert pt to inches: pt × (1/72)
- Step 2: Convert inches to px: result × 96
- Combined: px = pt × (96 ÷ 72) = pt × 1.3333
Conversion Example
- Convert 5 pt to px:
- Multiply 5 by 96: 5 × 96 = 480
- Divide by 72: 480 ÷ 72 = 6.6667 px
- Result: 5 pt = 6.6667 px
- Convert 12 pt to px:
- 12 × 96 = 1152
- 1152 ÷ 72 = 16 px
- Result: 12 pt = 16 px
- Convert 0.5 pt to px:
- 0.5 × 96 = 48
- 48 ÷ 72 = 0.6667 px
- Result: 0.5 pt = 0.6667 px
- Convert 10 pt to px:
- 10 × 96 = 960
- 960 ÷ 72 = 13.3333 px
- Result: 10 pt = 13.3333 px
- Convert 3 pt to px:
- 3 × 96 = 288
- 288 ÷ 72 = 4 px
- Result: 3 pt = 4 px
Conversion Chart
This chart shows conversion values from -24 pt to 26 pt into px. You can use it to quickly find the pixel equivalent without calculation. Negative values represent sizes below zero, useful in some graphical contexts.
| pt | px |
|---|---|
| -24.0 | -32.0000 |
| -20.0 | -26.6667 |
| -16.0 | -21.3333 |
| -12.0 | -16.0000 |
| -8.0 | -10.6667 |
| -4.0 | -5.3333 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 2.0 | 2.6667 |
| 4.0 | 5.3333 |
| 6.0 | 8.0000 |
| 8.0 | 10.6667 |
| 10.0 | 13.3333 |
| 12.0 | 16.0000 |
| 14.0 | 18.6667 |
| 16.0 | 21.3333 |
| 18.0 | 24.0000 |
| 20.0 | 26.6667 |
| 22.0 | 29.3333 |
| 24.0 | 32.0000 |
| 26.0 | 34.6667 |
Related Conversion Questions
- How many pixels equals 1 pt on a 96 DPI screen?
- Why does 1 point convert to 1.3333 pixels in CSS?
- What is the exact pixel size of 1 pt when designing for the web?
- Is the conversion from pt to px different on high DPI monitors?
- Can 1 pt be less than 1 pixel in digital displays?
- How to convert 1 pt font size to pixels in HTML?
- Does 1 pt always equal 1.3333 px regardless of device?
Conversion Definitions
pt (point): A point is a unit of length commonly used in typography and printing, defined as 1/72 of an inch. It helps specify font sizes and spacing in printed and digital documents. The point size standardizes measurements across different systems and devices.
px (pixel): A pixel is the smallest unit of a digital image or display, representing one dot on the screen. It corresponds to physical dots on hardware displays, varies by resolution, and is used for sizing elements in digital design and web development.
Conversion FAQs
Does the pt to px conversion change with screen resolution?
The conversion formula assumes a screen resolution of 96 DPI (dots per inch). If a device uses a different DPI, the physical size of pixels changes but the formula remains for CSS and web standards. Actual displayed size might vary, but software uses 1 pt = 1.3333 px for consistency.
Can points be smaller than pixels?
Yes, since 1 point equals 1.3333 pixels, a point is generally larger than a pixel. However, on devices with very high pixel densities, physical pixels are smaller, so in physical dimensions, points and pixels size relationship might differ, but in CSS, 1 pt is always 1.3333 px.
Why is 1 pt equal to 1.3333 px, not 1 px?
This comes from the standard print measurement where 1 pt = 1/72 inch and 1 px is considered 1/96 inch. Because 96 is larger than 72, a point translates to more pixels to keep visual sizes consistent across displays and print.
How accurate is the pt to px conversion for different devices?
The conversion is accurate for devices and software assuming 96 DPI standard. Devices with different pixel densities or scaling settings may display sizes differently, but CSS and most design tools keep the 1 pt = 1.3333 px conversion for layout uniformity.
Is the conversion formula valid for negative values?
Mathematically, yes, negative point values convert to negative pixels using the same formula. This might be used in specific graphical transformations or calculations but has no real-world display meaning for font sizes or element dimensions.