Points to Pixels Converter
Convert points to pixels instantly with this free points to pixels converter. Enter any value to get an accurate typography conversion, plus the formula, the conversion factor and a full reference table.
What is 1 point in pixels?
1 point is equal to 1.33333333 pixels.
1 × 1.33333333 = 1.33333333 pixels
Result
1 point = 1.333333333 pixels
Points to Pixels formula
px = pt × 1.33333333
The points to pixels conversion factor is 1.33333333333, which is exact by definition. 1 point = 1.33333333333 pixels, and 1 pixel = 0.75 points.
Worked examples
- 2 points = 2.66666667 pixels — 2 × 1.33333333 = 2.66666667 pixels
- 6 points = 8 pixels — 6 × 1.33333333 = 8 pixels
- 10 points = 13.3333333 pixels — 10 × 1.33333333 = 13.3333333 pixels
Points to Pixels conversion table
Every value below is calculated with the exact conversion factor and rounded for display.
| Points (pt) | Pixels (px) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 1.3333333 px |
| 2 pt | 2.6666667 px |
| 3 pt | 4 px |
| 4 pt | 5.3333333 px |
| 5 pt | 6.6666667 px |
| 6 pt | 8 px |
| 7 pt | 9.3333333 px |
| 8 pt | 10.666667 px |
| 9 pt | 12 px |
| 10 pt | 13.333333 px |
| 12 pt | 16 px |
| 15 pt | 20 px |
| 20 pt | 26.666667 px |
| 25 pt | 33.333333 px |
| 30 pt | 40 px |
| 50 pt | 66.666667 px |
| 75 pt | 100 px |
| 100 pt | 133.33333 px |
| 500 pt | 666.66667 px |
| 1,000 pt | 1,333.3333 px |
When you need to convert points to pixels
- 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 point = 1.33333 pixels, the answer should be larger 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
- 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.
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 1 point in pixels?
- 1 point is equal to 1.33333333 pixels.
- How many points are in one pixel?
- There are 0.75 points in 1 pixel.
- How do you convert points to pixels?
- Multiply the number of points by 1.33333333 — or use the formula px = pt × 1.33333333.
- What is 6 points in pixels?
- 6 points is 8 pixels. 6 × 1.33333333 = 8 pixels.
- Is the points to pixels conversion exact?
- Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 1.33333333333 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.