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

What is Point Didot (dd)

PointDidot(dd) is a unit of measurement typically used in typography. It is part of the Didot system and is based on the Didot point, which is equivalent to 0.376 mm. Point Didot is commonly used in print design to establish font sizes and spacing.

What is Pixel (px)

Pixel(px) is a unit of measurement commonly used in digital design and web development. It represents a single point of light on a screen and is often used to define font sizes, spacing, and overall layout on digital platforms.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion rate between Point Didot (dd) and Pixel (px) is:

• 1 (dd) = 1.420876 (px)
• 1 (px) = 0.7037914 (dd)

For other conversions, you can use these formulas:

• 5 (dd) = 7.104378 (px) and 5 (px) = 3.518957 (dd)
• 2 (dd) = 2.841751 (px) and 2 (px) = 1.407583 (dd)
• 9 (dd) = 12.78788 (px) and 9 (px) = 6.334122 (dd)

Examples

• Converting 5 Point Didot (dd) to Pixels (px):

5×1.420876=7.104378 px

• Converting 2 Pixels (px) to Point Didot (dd):

2×0.7037914=1.407583 dd

• Converting 9 Point Didot (dd) to Pixels (px):

9×1.420876=12.78788 px

This article provides the necessary information for converting between Point Didot (dd) and Pixel (px) units in typography.