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

What is Point Postscript (pt)

Point Postscript (pt) is a unit of measurement commonly used in typography to determine the size of fonts. 1 point is equivalent to 1/72 of an inch. It is widely used in print design and historically in typesetting.

What is Pixel (px)

Pixel (px) is a unit of measurement commonly used in digital and web design to define the size of elements on a screen. It refers to the smallest controllable element of a display device.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion between point and pixel is as follows:

• 1 pt = 1.333333 px
• 1 px = 0.75 pt

Other common conversions include:

• 3 pt = 4 px
• 3 px = 2.25 pt
• 6 pt = 8 px
• 6 px = 4.5 pt
• 4 pt = 5.333333 px
• 4 px = 3 pt

pt=px×0.75

px=pt×1.333333

Examples

1. Convert 10 pt to px:

10pt×1.333333=13.33333px

2. Convert 5 px to pt:

5px×0.75=3.75pt

3. Convert 9 pt to px:

9pt×1.333333=12px

Conclusion

Use this information as a guide to convert between Point Postscript (pt) and Pixel (px). Understanding these conversions can help you create consistent and visually appealing typography across different media platforms.