Pixels ↔ Points Converter
Convert between pixels and points for typography and design
📚 Pixels ↔ Points Conversion Details
Pixels to Points Formula (96 DPI)
At 96 DPI (standard web resolution), multiply pixels by 0.75 to get points.
Points to Pixels Formula (96 DPI)
At 96 DPI, divide points by 0.75 to get pixels.
What are Pixels?
Pixels (px) are the smallest controllable elements on a digital display. In web design, 1 pixel typically equals 1/96th of an inch.
What are Points?
Points (pt) are a unit of measurement used in typography. 1 point equals 1/72nd of an inch.
📏 How This Converter Works
This is a bidirectional converter that works in real-time with different DPI settings:
- Select DPI: Choose your screen/print resolution (96 DPI for web, 72 DPI for print)
- Pixels → Points: When you type in the pixels field, points updates automatically
- Points → Pixels: When you type in the points field, pixels updates automatically
- Real-time: Updates happen as you type, no button clicks required
// Standard web (96 DPI):
points = pixels × 0.75
pixels = points ÷ 0.75
// Traditional print (72 DPI):
points = pixels × 1.0
pixels = points ÷ 1.0
// High-res print (300 DPI):
points = pixels × 0.24
pixels = points ÷ 0.24
📊 Common Conversion Values (96 DPI)
| Pixels (px) | Points (pt) | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 8 px | 6 pt | Small captions |
| 12 px | 9 pt | Body text (small) |
| 16 px | 12 pt | Standard body text |
| 20 px | 15 pt | Subheadings |
| 24 px | 18 pt | Headings |
| 32 px | 24 pt | Large headings |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
A: The standard DPI for web design is 96 DPI. This is what most web browsers and CSS use.
A: Different devices and mediums use different resolutions. Web uses 96 DPI, traditional print uses 72 DPI, and high-res print uses 300+ DPI.
A: At 96 DPI, 1 point = 1.333 pixels (or 4/3 pixels). 1 pixel = 0.75 points.
A: Use pixels for web design and screen-based layouts. Use points for print design and typography that needs to scale across different resolutions.