Pixels to Points Converter
Quick answer: To convert pixels to points, multiply by 0.75. For example, 10 px is 7.5 pt. One pixel equals 0.75 pt.
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Use the Pixels to Points Converter
Pixels to Points formula and what each symbol means
pt = px × 0.75
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| px | Pixel |
| pt | Point |
Pixels to Points examples
1 px
1 px × 0.75 = 0.75 pt.
10 px
10 px × 0.75 = 7.5 pt.
100 px
100 px × 0.75 = 75 pt.
Pixels compared with Points
One pt is 1.333 times as large as one px, so your number gets smaller when you convert pixels to points and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
About pixels and points
Pixel (px): The CSS pixel, exactly 1/96 inch. Point (pt): The CSS and desktop-publishing point, exactly 1/72 inch.
How to calculate Pixels to Points step by step
- Enter the value in px (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 0.75, because 1 px = 0.75 pt.
- The product is the value in pt. To go back, divide by 0.75 or multiply by 1.333333.
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How to read your Pixels to Points result
Printing and design tools use points and picas, while web layouts use pixels.
| PIXELS | POINTS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.75 |
| 2 | 1.5 |
| 5 | 3.75 |
| 10 | 7.5 |
| 20 | 15 |
| 50 | 37.5 |
| 100 | 75 |
| 1,000 | 750 |
Points to Pixels: quick table
| POINTS | PIXELS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.333333 |
| 5 | 6.666667 |
| 10 | 13.33333 |
| 25 | 33.33333 |
| 50 | 66.66667 |
| 100 | 133.3333 |
| 250 | 333.3333 |
| 500 | 666.6667 |
Common mistakes when calculating Pixels to Points
- Confusing a CSS pixel with a physical screen pixel; a CSS pixel is a reference unit of 1/96 inch.
- Dividing when you should multiply: from px to pt multiply by 0.75; from pt to px divide by 0.75.
Pixels to Points FAQ
How many pt are in 1 px?
1 px equals 0.75 pt.
How many px are in 1 pt?
1 pt equals 1.333333 px.
Is 1 px = 0.75 pt an exact conversion?
The factor is shown rounded to 7 significant figures (0.75). The calculator above uses more digits.
What is a point (pt)?
The CSS and desktop-publishing point, exactly 1/72 inch.
How can I estimate pixels to points in my head?
One pt is 1.333 times as large as one px, so your number gets smaller when you convert pixels to points and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
What is 25 px in points?
25 px = 18.75 pt (since 25 × 0.75).
What is 80 px in points?
80 px = 60 pt (since 80 × 0.75).
What is 500 px in points?
500 px = 375 pt (since 500 × 0.75).
How many decimals should I keep when converting px to pt?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 7.5 pt rounds to 7.5 pt at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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Method, review and disclaimer
Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: W3C CSS Values and Units: absolute lengths (1in = 96px = 72pt = 6pc)