Point (Printer's) to Pixel (Y) Conversion
Convert between Point (Printer's) and Pixel (Y) quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Point (Printer's) to Pixel (Y)
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 pt to px:
Unit Information
Learn about the typography units you're converting between
Point (Printer's)
pt
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
0
Pixel (Y)
px
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
15
Offset
0
Point (Printer's) to Pixel (Y) Conversion Table
| Point (Printer's) [pt] | Pixel (Y) [px] |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 1.328352 px |
| 10 pt | 13.28352 px |
| 25 pt | 33.2088 px |
| 50 pt | 66.417601 px |
| 100 pt | 132.835201 px |
| 0 pt | 0E+0 px |
| -10 pt | -13.28352 px |
| -40 pt | -53.134081 px |
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