Pixel (Y) to Point (Printer's) Conversion

Convert between Pixel (Y) and Point (Printer's) quickly and accurately.

From Pixel (Y)

To Point (Printer's)

How to Convert Pixel (Y) to Point (Printer's)

Conversion Formula

1 px = 0.753 pt

1 pt = 1.328 px

Example

Convert 15 px to pt:

15 px = 15 × 0.753 pt = 11.292 pt

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

Pixel (Y)

Definition

Pixel (Y) represents a single pixel in the vertical direction on a display screen. One pixel (Y) equals 15 twips, providing a screen-relative unit for vertical digital typography measurements.

History/Origin

Pixel (Y) was developed alongside Pixel (X) to provide complete screen-relative dimensional control in digital typography, enabling precise vertical positioning and spacing in digital media.

Current Use

Pixel (Y) units are used in web design, digital typography, and screen applications for vertical spacing, line height calculations, and responsive design that maintains proper proportions across different devices.

Multiplier

Offset

Point (Printer's)

Definition

A printer's point is the traditional typographic point used in professional printing, slightly different from digital points. One printer's point equals 19.9252801993 twips, reflecting historical printing measurement standards.

History/Origin

The printer's point has been used in typography for centuries, originally defined as 1/72 of an inch in traditional printing. It represents the historical standard for font sizing and typographic measurements in commercial printing.

Current Use

Printer's points are used in traditional printing, professional typography, and publishing for font sizing and text layout that maintains compatibility with historical printing standards and traditional typographic practices.

Multiplier

19.925

Offset