Convert 1 px to pt
Convert between px and Points with step-by-step calculation. 1 px = 0.75 Points.
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Answer
1 px = 0.75 points
Step 1 — Conversion factor
1 point ≈ 1.3333 px
To convert px to points, divide by 1.3333.
Step 2 — Calculate
1 px × 1 pt1.3333 px
≈ 1 ÷ 1.3333
= 0.75 pt
1 px = 0.75 points
px to Points conversion table
| px | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.75 |
| 2 | 1.5 |
| 5 | 3.75 |
| 10 | 7.5 |
| 25 | 18.75 |
| 50 | 37.5 |
| 100 | 75 |
| 250 | 187.5 |
| 500 | 375 |
| 1000 | 750 |
How to Convert Pixels to Points
At 96 DPI (web standard): multiply pixels by 0.75.
Formula: pt = px × 0.75 (at 96 DPI)
CSS Font Size Reference
12px = 9pt. 14px = 10.5pt. 16px = 12pt (browser default). 18px = 13.5pt. 24px = 18pt. 32px = 24pt. 48px = 36pt.
DPI Matters
The px↔pt ratio depends on DPI. Web uses 96 DPI. Mac historically used 72 DPI (where 1 px = 1 pt). Print uses 300+ DPI. This converter uses the web standard of 96 DPI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use px or pt in CSS?
Use px for screen. Use pt only for print stylesheets. Modern CSS prefers rem units (relative to root font size) for accessibility.
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