PX to PT Converter

How to Use PX to PT Converter?

Our tool's UI is pretty much self explanatory. It has two boxes one for pixels and another for points. Just enter the px value that you want to convert in pixels box and the tool will display the converted pt value in points box.

Our tool is smart and does conversions as you input or change the value in pixels box. Hence, the conversions happen instantaneously and does not require clicking any buttons to initiate the conversion.

Moreover, our tool works both the ways. Meaning, you can also input or change the value in the points box in the tool above to do pt to pixel conversion! Smart, right?

Well, the features does not end there! The tool also shows you the live preview of the text as you do conversions just so you can get an idea of how big or small the value is in terms of font size.

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Common PX to PT Conversions

To do conversions for other px or pt values use the tool above.

How to convert PX to PT?

There's no direct formula to convert px to pt. However, W3C provides us detail on how both of these units are related to the unit inches. We can use that to derive the formula to convert px to pt.

Relation of Pixel & Point with Inch:

1 inch = 96 px

1 inch = 72 pt

So based on the above relation of px and pt with inch, we can say that:

96 px = 72 pt

And, from the above equation we can derive the formula:

pt = px * (72/96)

Example Calculation:

Let's say you want to convert 16 px to pt. Using the above formula, we get;

pt = 16 * (72/96)

pt = 12

So, 16px = 12pt

Similarly, you can do other pixel to point conversions for different values using the formula above.

FAQs:

What is the difference between px and pt?

PX represents pixels, a screen-based measurement unit, whereas PT stands for points, a print-based measurement unit. The primary difference is the medium they are intended for: PX for screens and PT for print.

Should I use pt or px?

The choice between pt (points) and px (pixels) depends on the medium and purpose of your design. For digital designs like websites and apps, px is preferred as it relates to screen-based measurements. For print materials, pt is more suitable because it's a print-based measurement unit. Consider the platform and intended audience when making your decision.

What is PT vs EM vs PX?

PT, EM, and PX are units of measurement used in typography and web design. PT (points) is a unit traditionally used for print media, representing 1/72 of an inch. EM is a relative unit of measurement, where 1 EM is equal to the current font size; it allows for scalable and responsive design. PX (pixels) is a fixed-size unit used mainly for screen media, representing a single point of light or color on a display. Each unit serves a distinct purpose depending on the design context and medium.

Does Adobe Illustrator use PT or PX?

Adobe Illustrator supports both "PT" (points) and "PX" (pixels) as units of measurement. Users can select and switch between them based on their project needs, be it for print (pt) or digital (px) designs.

Can I change PT to PX in Photoshop?

Yes, in Photoshop you can easily switch between "PT" (points) and "PX" (pixels) by going to "Edit" > "Preferences" > "Units & Rulers" and selecting your desired unit of measurement. Alternatively, you can use our online calculator and do the conversion.

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