8 pt equals 10.6667 px.
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The conversion from points (pt) to pixels (px) depends on screen resolution, with 1 pt defined as 1/72 of an inch and pixels calculated based on 96 DPI (dots per inch). Thus, 8 pt converts to 10.6667 px by multiplying by 96/72.
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Result in px:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert points to pixels comes from the relationship between physical units and screen resolution. One point equals 1/72 of an inch. Pixels depend on the display’s DPI (dots per inch), which is commonly 96 DPI on many devices.
So the formula is:
pixels = points × (96 / 72)
This works by first converting points to inches, then multiplying inches by pixels per inch (DPI).
Example for 8 pt:
- 8 pt × (1 inch / 72 pt) = 8 / 72 inches ≈ 0.1111 inches
- 0.1111 inches × 96 pixels/inch = 10.6667 pixels
Conversion Example
- Convert 12 pt to px:
- 12 pt × (96 / 72) = 12 × 1.3333 = 16 px
- So, 12 pt equals 16 px.
- Convert 5 pt to px:
- 5 × (96 / 72) = 5 × 1.3333 = 6.6667 px
- 5 pt is 6.6667 px.
- Convert 20 pt to px:
- 20 × (96 / 72) = 20 × 1.3333 = 26.6667 px
- 20 pt equals 26.6667 px.
- Convert 0 pt to px:
- 0 × (96 / 72) = 0 px
- 0 pt is 0 px.
Conversion Chart
| Points (pt) | Pixels (px) |
|---|---|
| -17.0 | -22.6667 |
| -16.0 | -21.3333 |
| -15.0 | -20.0000 |
| -14.0 | -18.6667 |
| -13.0 | -17.3333 |
| -12.0 | -16.0000 |
| -11.0 | -14.6667 |
| -10.0 | -13.3333 |
| -9.0 | -12.0000 |
| -8.0 | -10.6667 |
| -7.0 | -9.3333 |
| -6.0 | -8.0000 |
| -5.0 | -6.6667 |
| -4.0 | -5.3333 |
| -3.0 | -4.0000 |
| -2.0 | -2.6667 |
| -1.0 | -1.3333 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 1.0 | 1.3333 |
| 2.0 | 2.6667 |
| 3.0 | 4.0000 |
| 4.0 | 5.3333 |
| 5.0 | 6.6667 |
| 6.0 | 8.0000 |
| 7.0 | 9.3333 |
| 8.0 | 10.6667 |
| 9.0 | 12.0000 |
| 10.0 | 13.3333 |
| 11.0 | 14.6667 |
| 12.0 | 16.0000 |
| 13.0 | 17.3333 |
| 14.0 | 18.6667 |
| 15.0 | 20.0000 |
| 16.0 | 21.3333 |
| 17.0 | 22.6667 |
| 18.0 | 24.0000 |
| 19.0 | 25.3333 |
| 20.0 | 26.6667 |
| 21.0 | 28.0000 |
| 22.0 | 29.3333 |
| 23.0 | 30.6667 |
| 24.0 | 32.0000 |
| 25.0 | 33.3333 |
| 26.0 | 34.6667 |
| 27.0 | 36.0000 |
| 28.0 | 37.3333 |
| 29.0 | 38.6667 |
| 30.0 | 40.0000 |
| 31.0 | 41.3333 |
| 32.0 | 42.6667 |
| 33.0 | 44.0000 |
This chart shows point values in the first column and their pixel equivalents in the second. Use it to quickly find pixel sizes for different point measurements, helping in design or layout work where pixel precision is needed.
Related Conversion Questions
- How many pixels does 8 pt equal on a 96 DPI screen?
- Is 8 pt font size the same as 11 px?
- What’s the pixel size for 8 points in CSS?
- Can 8 pt be converted to px without knowing screen resolution?
- Does 8 pt always equal 10.67 pixels on all devices?
- How does the conversion from 8 pt to px change on a 72 DPI screen?
- Why is 8 pt converted to 10.6667 px instead of a whole number?
Conversion Definitions
pt (Point): A point is a unit of measurement in typography and graphic design, equal to 1/72 of an inch. It measures font sizes, line spacing, and other elements in print and digital media, providing a consistent scale independent of screen resolution.
px (Pixel): A pixel is the smallest controllable element of a digital image or display. Pixels form the grid of a screen, defined by the device’s resolution, and their physical size varies depending on screen density, making px a relative unit when compared with physical measurements.
Conversion FAQs
Why does 8 pt convert to 10.6667 pixels instead of an integer?
The conversion involves multiplying by 96/72, which equals 1.3333 repeating. Multiplying 8 by 1.3333 results in a decimal, 10.6667. Because pixels are discrete units but can be fractional in CSS, the exact value is not an integer.
What happens if my screen DPI is different from 96?
If the DPI is not 96, the conversion changes. The formula pixels = points × (DPI / 72) applies, so higher or lower DPI screens will produce different pixel values for the same point size, affecting visual size on screen.
Can I use this conversion for print design?
Print uses physical units like inches or millimeters rather than pixels, which are screen-specific. Points relate well to print sizes, but pixels are less relevant. So this conversion applies for digital design but not for printing.
Is the 96 DPI standard universal across devices?
96 DPI is a common standard for web browsers and many screens, but not universal. Mobile devices and high-resolution screens often have higher DPI, so pixel counts per point may differ, affecting conversion accuracy.
How precise should I be when converting pt to px?
Precision depends on context. For screen display, fractional pixels are accepted in CSS, so decimals like 10.6667 px are fine. But when rounding for pixel-perfect design, you may round to nearest whole number, accepting minor size differences.