Pixels (px)	Points (pt)
1 px	0.75 pt
2 px	1.5 pt
5 px	3.75 pt
10 px	7.5 pt
25 px	18.75 pt
50 px	37.5 pt
100 px	75 pt
250 px	187.5 pt
500 px	375 pt
1000 px	750 pt

Convert Pixels to Points

Convert pixels to points (px to pt) with our instant calculator. 1 px = 0.75 pt. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Pixels to Points (px to pt)

1 Pixel (px) is equal to 0.75 Points (pt). Multiply the pixel value by 0.75

Quick Answer 1 px = 0.75 pt

Formula pt = px × 0.75

Inverse Factor 1 pt = 1.333333 px

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 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.

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).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Points to Pixels (pt to px) calculator (1 pt = 1.333333 px).

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

Convert 5 Pixels to Points: Applying the formula (pt = px × 0.75): starting with 5 px, multiply the pixel value by 0.75 to get 3.75 pt.
Convert 10 Pixels to Points: Applying the formula (pt = px × 0.75): starting with 10 px, multiply the pixel value by 0.75 to get 7.5 pt.
Convert 50 Pixels to Points: Applying the formula (pt = px × 0.75): starting with 50 px, multiply the pixel value by 0.75 to get 37.5 pt.

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 pixels to points.

How many points are in 1 pixel?

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

How do you convert pixels to points?

To convert pixels (px) to points (pt), use the formula: pt = px × 0.75. Multiply the pixel value by 0.75. For example, 10 px equals 7.5 pt.

How do I convert back from points to pixels?

To convert in the reverse direction from points (pt) to pixels (px), use the inverse formula: px = pt × 1.333333333. Multiply the point value by 1.333333333 (1 pt = 1.333333 px).

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

Both pixel and point measure typography. 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. 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).

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.