Pixel (px) to Point (pt) Conversion
Convert pixel (px) to point (pt) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Pixel (px) = 0 Point (pt)
Common Conversions
About Pixel (px) to Point (pt) Conversion
Converting from Pixel (px) to Point (pt) is a common typography conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between pixel (px) and point (pt), providing instant results with high precision.
Pixel (px)
Definition: The pixel (symbol: px) is the smallest controllable element of a digital display. In CSS, 1 px equals 0.75 pt (96 px per inch at default resolution).
History: Emerged with computer graphics in 1960s. Became standard with bitmap displays. CSS pixels were defined independently of physical pixels for consistent sizing.
Current use: Fundamental unit for digital design, web development (CSS), and screen measurements.
Point (pt)
Definition: The point (symbol: pt) is a typographic unit equal to 1/72 of an inch (≈0.353 mm). It measures font sizes and layout spacing in print and digital media.
History: Originated in 18th century French typography. Standardized to 1/72 inch in desktop publishing (PostScript point). Various historical definitions existed.
Current use: Standard unit in graphic design, word processing (12 pt standard text), and CSS (web font sizes).
Details
- From: Pixel (px)
- To: Point (pt)
- Formula: 1 px = 0.7500000000 pt
- Example: 25 px = 18.7500000000 pt
Pixel (px) to Point (pt) Conversion Table
| Pixel (px) | Point (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0075 |
| 0.1 | 0.075 |
| 1 | 0.75 |
| 2 | 1.5 |
| 3 | 2.25 |
| 5 | 3.75 |
| 10 | 7.5 |
| 20 | 15 |
| 50 | 37.5 |
| 100 | 75 |
| 1000 | 750 |