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

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

From Point (Printer's)

To Pixel (X)

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

Conversion Formula

1 pt = 1.328 px

1 px = 0.753 pt

Example

Convert 15 pt to px:

15 pt = 15 × 1.328 px = 19.925 px

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

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

Pixel (X)

Definition

Pixel (X) represents a single pixel in the horizontal direction on a display screen. One pixel (X) equals 15 twips, providing a screen-relative unit for digital typography and web design.

History/Origin

Pixels were introduced with computer graphics and digital displays. Pixel (X) specifically refers to horizontal screen pixels, becoming fundamental to digital typography and web design measurements.

Current Use

Pixel (X) units are essential in web design, digital typography, and screen-based applications for font sizing, layout positioning, and responsive design that adapts to different screen resolutions.

Multiplier

Offset