Pixels to Points Converter
Convert pixels to points instantly with this free pixels to points converter. Enter any value to get an accurate typography conversion, plus the formula, the conversion factor and a full reference table.
What is 1 pixel in points?
1 pixel is equal to exactly 0.75 points.
1 ÷ 1.33333333 = 0.75 points
Result
1 pixel = 0.75 points
Pixels to Points formula
pt = px ÷ 1.33333333
The pixels to points conversion factor is 0.75, which is exact by definition. 1 pixel = 0.75 points, and 1 point = 1.33333333333 pixels.
Worked examples
- 2 pixels = 1.5 points — 2 ÷ 1.33333333 = 1.5 points
- 6 pixels = 4.5 points — 6 ÷ 1.33333333 = 4.5 points
- 10 pixels = 7.5 points — 10 ÷ 1.33333333 = 7.5 points
Pixels to Points conversion table
Every value below is calculated with the exact conversion factor and rounded for display.
| Pixels (px) | Points (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 |
| 12 px | 9 pt |
| 15 px | 11.25 pt |
| 20 px | 15 pt |
| 25 px | 18.75 pt |
| 30 px | 22.5 pt |
| 50 px | 37.5 pt |
| 75 px | 56.25 pt |
| 100 px | 75 pt |
| 500 px | 375 pt |
| 1,000 px | 750 pt |
When you need to convert pixels to points
- Comparing specifications written for a different market.
- Checking a figure quoted in an unfamiliar unit before acting on it.
- Converting values consistently across a spreadsheet, report or shopping list.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Dividing when you should multiply. Because 1 pixel = 0.75 points, the answer should be smaller than the number you started with.
- Rounding too early. Convert first at full precision, then round the final answer to the precision the task actually needs.
How precise does the answer need to be?
Round only at the end, and only to the precision your task actually needs. The converter above keeps full double precision internally and rounds for display.
How these units are defined
- Pixel (px): A CSS pixel: 1/96 of an inch. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
- Point (pt): 1/72 of an inch, the standard digital type unit. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 1 pixel in points?
- 1 pixel is equal to 0.75 points.
- How many pixels are in one point?
- There are 1.33333333 pixels in 1 point.
- How do you convert pixels to points?
- Multiply the number of pixels by 0.75 — or use the formula pt = px ÷ 1.33333333.
- What is 6 pixels in points?
- 6 pixels is 4.5 points. 6 ÷ 1.33333333 = 4.5 points.
- Is the pixels to points conversion exact?
- Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 0.75 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.