Points (pt)	Pixels (px)
1 pt	1.3333 px
2 pt	2.6667 px
5 pt	6.6667 px
10 pt	13.3333 px
25 pt	33.3333 px
50 pt	66.6667 px
100 pt	133.3333 px
250 pt	333.3333 px
500 pt	666.6667 px
1000 pt	1333.33 px

Convert Points to Pixels

Convert points to pixels (pt to px) with our instant calculator. 1 pt = 1.333333 px. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Points to Pixels (pt to px)

1 Point (pt) is equal to 1.333333 Pixels (px). Multiply the point value by 1.333333333

Quick Answer 1 pt = 1.333333 px

Formula px = pt × 1.333333333

Inverse Factor 1 px = 0.75 pt

Unit Definitions & Metrology Context

In standard digital design and CSS specifications (W3C CSS Values Module), the reference pixel (px) is calibrated to 1/96th of an inch (96 DPI baseline).

About Points (pt): Point (pt) is a unit in the Typography measurement category. It is widely used in 1/72 inch (print, typography & ios font size). Relative to the typography base unit, 1 pt equals 1.333333 Pixels (px).

About Pixels (px): Pixel (px) is a unit in the Typography measurement category. It is widely used in css digital display baseline (96 dpi). The pixel (px) serves as the primary reference base unit for the typography domain.

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Pixels to Points (px to pt) calculator (1 px = 0.75 pt).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (pt to px)

Convert 5 Points to Pixels: Applying the formula (px = pt × 1.333333333): starting with 5 pt, multiply the point value by 1.333333333 to get 6.6667 px.
Convert 10 Points to Pixels: Applying the formula (px = pt × 1.333333333): starting with 10 pt, multiply the point value by 1.333333333 to get 13.3333 px.
Convert 50 Points to Pixels: Applying the formula (px = pt × 1.333333333): starting with 50 pt, multiply the point value by 1.333333333 to get 66.6667 px.

Popular Typography Conversions

Pixel ⇄ Rem

Divide pixels by 16 to get root rems (assuming default 16px browser base font size).

Rem ⇄ Pixel

Multiply rem by 16 to get the computed pixel value (1.5 rem = 24 px).

Point ⇄ Pixel

Multiply typography points by 4/3 (~1.333) to get CSS pixels (12 pt = 16 px).

Pixel ⇄ Point

Multiply CSS pixels by 0.75 (3/4) to get typography points (16 px = 12 pt).

Pica ⇄ Pixel

1 pica equals exactly 12 points or 16 CSS pixels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting points to pixels.

How many pixels are in 1 point?

There are 1.333333 pixels (px) in 1 point (pt). Conversely, 1 pixel equals 0.75 points.

How do you convert points to pixels?

To convert points (pt) to pixels (px), use the formula: px = pt × 1.333333333. Multiply the point value by 1.333333333. For example, 10 pt equals 13.3333 px.

How do I convert back from pixels to points?

To convert in the reverse direction from pixels (px) to points (pt), use the inverse formula: pt = px × 0.75. Multiply the pixel value by 0.75 (1 px = 0.75 pt).

What is the difference between point (pt) and pixel (px)?

Both point and pixel measure typography. Point (pt) is a unit in the Typography measurement category. It is widely used in 1/72 inch (print, typography & ios font size). Relative to the typography base unit, 1 pt equals 1.333333 Pixels (px). Pixel (px) is a unit in the Typography measurement category. It is widely used in css digital display baseline (96 dpi). The pixel (px) serves as the primary reference base unit for the typography domain.

How do you convert pixels (px) to rem?

Divide the pixel value by 16 (assuming default root font size of 16px). For example, 16px = 1rem, 24px = 1.5rem, and 32px = 2rem.