Points ↔ Pixels Converter

Convert typographic points to screen pixels instantly

Screen Resolution (PPI/DPI):

Current: 96 PPI (1 point = 1.333 pixels)

Points (pt)

Typographic point (1/72 of an inch)

Pixels (px)

Screen pixels (based on current DPI setting)

Conversion Result

12 pt = 16 px

At 96 PPI • 1 point = 1.333 pixels

📚 Points ↔ Pixels Conversion Details

Points to Pixels Formula

pixels = points × (DPI ÷ 72)

Convert typographic points to screen pixels based on DPI setting.

Pixels to Points Formula

points = pixels × (72 ÷ DPI)

Convert screen pixels back to typographic points.

Bidirectional Conversion

This converter works both ways simultaneously:

Type in points → pixels updates automatically
Type in pixels → points updates automatically
No buttons to click - works as you type

Common Uses

Web design typography
Print to digital conversion
UI/UX design
Responsive design

🎨 How This Converter Works

Points to pixels conversion depends on screen resolution (DPI/PPI):

Points (pt): A typographic unit equal to 1/72 of an inch
Pixels (px): Smallest unit of a digital display
DPI/PPI: Dots/Pixels Per Inch - determines conversion ratio
Standard Web: 96 PPI is the standard for web design

// Basic conversion formula:
pixels = points × (DPI ÷ 72)

// At 96 PPI (Web Standard):
12 pt × (96 ÷ 72) = 16 px

// At 72 PPI (Print Standard):
12 pt × (72 ÷ 72) = 12 px

// At 300 DPI (High Quality Print):
12 pt × (300 ÷ 72) = 50 px

📊 Standard DPI/PPI Settings

DPI/PPI	Use Case	1 pt equals	Example: 12 pt
72	Print standard, Mac screens	1 px	12 px
96	Web standard, Windows screens	1.333 px	16 px
120	High-res displays	1.667 px	20 px
144	Retina displays	2 px	24 px
300	High-quality print	4.167 px	50 px

📏 Common Typography Sizes

Use	Points	Pixels (96 PPI)	Description
Small text	8-9 pt	10.7-12 px	Footnotes, captions
Body text	10-12 pt	13.3-16 px	Paragraphs, articles
Subheadings	14-16 pt	18.7-21.3 px	Section titles
Headings	18-24 pt	24-32 px	Page titles
Display text	36+ pt	48+ px	Hero sections, banners

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What's the difference between DPI and PPI?

A: DPI (Dots Per Inch) refers to printer resolution, while PPI (Pixels Per Inch) refers to screen resolution. For digital design, we typically use PPI.

Q: Why 96 PPI for web design?

A: 96 PPI became the web standard because it provides a good balance between readability and screen real estate on most computer monitors.

Q: Do I need to click any button to convert?

A: No! The conversion happens automatically as you type in either field. You can also change DPI settings to see different results.

Q: How accurate is this converter?

A: This converter uses exact mathematical formulas and provides results up to 3 decimal places for precision.