How to convert pixels to points
pt = px × 0.75Multiply the value in pixels by 0.75. To go the other way, multiply by 1.333333333 (or divide by 0.75).
A pixel is smaller than a point: it takes 1.333333333 pixels to make one point.
Worked examples
- 1 pixel (CSS)1 px × 0.75 = 0.75 pt
- 5 pixels5 px × 0.75 = 3.75 pt
- 10 pixels10 px × 0.75 = 7.5 pt
- 20 pixels20 px × 0.75 = 15 pt
- 100 pixels100 px × 0.75 = 75 pt
Pixels to points conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Pixels (px) | Points (pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 px | 0.075 pt |
| 0.25 px | 0.1875 pt |
| 0.5 px | 0.375 pt |
| 1 px | 0.75 pt |
| 2 px | 1.5 pt |
| 3 px | 2.25 pt |
| 4 px | 3 pt |
| 5 px | 3.75 pt |
| 6 px | 4.5 pt |
| 7 px | 5.25 pt |
| 8 px | 6 pt |
| 9 px | 6.75 pt |
| 10 px | 7.5 pt |
| Pixels (px) | Points (pt) |
|---|---|
| 12 px | 9 pt |
| 15 px | 11.25 pt |
| 20 px | 15 pt |
| 25 px | 18.75 pt |
| 30 px | 22.5 pt |
| 40 px | 30 pt |
| 50 px | 37.5 pt |
| 75 px | 56.25 pt |
| 100 px | 75 pt |
| 250 px | 187.5 pt |
| 500 px | 375 pt |
| 1,000 px | 750 pt |
About the units
Pixel (px)
The CSS reference pixel, defined as exactly 1/96 inch. One pixel equals 0.0002645833333 meters (m).
Point (pt)
Exactly 1/72 inch (≈ 0.3528 mm), the PostScript/desktop-publishing point. One point equals 0.0003527777778 meters (m).
Frequently asked questions
How many points are in one pixel?
There are 0.75 points in one pixel, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert pixels to points?
Multiply the number of pixels by 0.75. For example, 10 px × 0.75 = 7.5 pt.
How many pixels are in one point?
One point equals 1.333333333 pixels. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.75.
What is 10 pixels in points?
10 px = 7.5 pt.
Is this px to pt converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.