Convert 1 Points to Pixels

Convert between Points and px with step-by-step calculation. 1 Points = 1.3333 px.

Points to px
Points
px
Answer
1 point ≈ 1.3333 px
Decimal places: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Step 1 — Conversion factor

1 point ≈ 1.3333 px

To convert points to px, multiply by 1.3333.

Step 2 — Calculate

1 pt × 1.3333 px1 pt

≈ 1 × 1.3333

≈ 1.3333 px (rounded to 4 decimal places)

1 point ≈ 1.3333 px

Points to px conversion table
Pointspx
11.3333
22.6667
56.6667
1013.3333
2533.3333
5066.6667
100133.333
250333.333
500666.667
10001333.33

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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