Point (pt) to Pixel (px) Conversion
Convert point (pt) to pixel (px) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
Typography Converter
1 Point (pt) = 0 Pixel (px)
Common Conversions
About Point (pt) to Pixel (px) Conversion
Converting from Point (pt) to Pixel (px) is a common typography conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between point (pt) and pixel (px), providing instant results with high precision.
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).
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.
Details
- From: Point (pt)
- To: Pixel (px)
- Formula: 1 pt = 1.3333333333 px
- Example: 25 pt = 33.3333333333 px
Point (pt) to Pixel (px) Conversion Table
Point (pt) | Pixel (px) |
---|---|
0.01 | 0.0133333333 |
0.1 | 0.1333333333 |
1 | 1.3333333333 |
2 | 2.6666666667 |
3 | 4 |
5 | 6.6666666667 |
10 | 13.3333333333 |
20 | 26.6666666667 |
50 | 66.6666666667 |
100 | 133.3333333333 |
1000 | 1333.3333333333 |