Pixel (px) to Point Didot (dd) converter

Converting from Pixel (px) to Point Didot (dd) | Typography

What is Pixel (px)

Pixel (px) is a unit of measurement commonly used in digital design to define the size of elements on screens. It corresponds to the smallest addressable element on a display.

What is Point Didot (dd)

Point Didot (dd) is a unit of typography measurement traditionally used in print design. It provides a precise measurement for the height of characters and spaces in printed materials.

Conversion Formulas

When converting between Pixel (px) and Point Didot (dd), you can use the following formulas:

dd=px×0.7037914

px=dd×1.420876

Examples

  • Converting 9 px to dd:

9px=9×0.7037914=6.334122dd

  • Converting 13 dd to px:

13dd=13×1.420876=18.47138px

  • For quick reference, here are some other conversions:
    • 5 px = 3.518957 dd
    • 9 dd = 12.78788 px
    • 13 px = 9.149288 dd

Use these formulas to accurately convert measurements between Pixel (px) and Point Didot (dd) to ensure consistency across digital and print design projects.

Pixel to Point Didot conversion table

px to dd conversion table

Pixel (px)Point Didot (dd)
0.01 px0.007037914 dd
0.1 px0.07037914 dd
1 px0.7037914 dd
2 px1.407583 dd
3 px2.111374 dd
4 px2.815166 dd
5 px3.518957 dd
6 px4.222748 dd
7 px4.92654 dd
8 px5.630331 dd
9 px6.334122 dd
10 px7.037914 dd
10 px7.037914 dd
20 px14.07583 dd
30 px21.11374 dd
40 px28.15166 dd
50 px35.18957 dd
60 px42.22748 dd
70 px49.2654 dd
80 px56.30331 dd
90 px63.34122 dd
100 px70.37914 dd
1 000 px703.7914 dd
2 000 px1 407.583 dd
3 000 px2 111.374 dd
4 000 px2 815.166 dd
5 000 px3 518.957 dd
6 000 px4 222.748 dd
7 000 px4 926.54 dd
8 000 px5 630.331 dd
9 000 px6 334.122 dd
10 000 px7 037.914 dd