Instantly convert Pixels (px) to Points (pt) for web and print designs.
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In the digital design world, there is often confusion between Pixels (px), which are the standard unit for screens, and Points (pt), which are the standard unit for print. While modern CSS defines fixed ratios for these units, legacy systems and print workflows often require conversion between the two. This tool simplifies that process.
This calculator uses the W3C standard ratio of 96 pixels per inch (PPI) to perform calculations, which is the web standard. However, if you are designing for a specific device or print resolution (like 72 PPI or 300 DPI), you can adjust the Resolution setting above.
The standard formula for web conversion is based on 96 PPI:
Points = Pixels × 0.75
Using this ratio, 16px is equal to 12pt. This is why 12pt font in Word documents looks roughly the same size as 16px text on a website.
Points are primarily used for Print Stylesheets (CSS media print) or when designing physical documents (PDFs, flyers). For standard screen-based web design, it is recommended to use Pixels (px), REM, or EM units.
A "Point" is defined as 1/72 of an inch. A "CSS Pixel" is defined as 1/96 of an inch.
Therefore: 72 / 96 = 0.75.
CSS pixels are "logical" pixels, not physical device pixels. Even on a high-density Retina screen (which might be 300+ PPI), the browser handles the scaling so that 1px in CSS still takes up roughly 1/96th of an inch of visual space. You usually do not need to change the PPI setting for standard web design.