Converting from Pixel (px) to Point Postscript (pt) | Typography

What is Pixel (px)

Pixel (px) is a unit of measurement commonly used in digital design. It represents a single point on a screen and is widely used to specify the size of elements on websites and in graphic design.

What is Point Postscript (pt)

Point Postscript (pt) is a unit of measurement used in typography to define the size of fonts. One point is equivalent to 1/72 of an inch and is commonly used in print and publishing.

Conversion Formulas

• To convert from pixels to points: pt=px×0.75

• To convert from points to pixels: px=pt×1.333333

Examples

1. Converting 13 pixels to points:

pt=13×0.75=9.75

2. Converting 3 points to pixels:

px=3×1.333333=4

3. Additional conversion:

   • 4 pixels to points: pt=4×0.75=3

   • 13 points to pixels:

px=13×1.333333=17.33333

Use this page as a reference to perform conversions between Pixel (px) and Point Postscript (pt) efficiently in your typography projects.