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PT to PX Calculator

Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device

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Value in pixels

16.0000

For general information only — not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Verify before you rely on it.

How to use the PT to PX Calculator

The PT to PX Calculator works out your value in pixels in an instant. Enter value in points and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the value in points.
  2. Read off your value in pixels — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The PT to PX Calculator uses the formula:

Value in pixels = Value in points ÷ 0.75

Worked example

For example, with value in points of 12, the value in pixels is 16.0000.

Inputs used
Value in points 12
Results
Value in pixels 16.0000

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Frequently asked questions

Divide points by 0.75, or multiply by 1.333. 12 pt is 16 px at the standard 96 DPI reference.

It is 72 ÷ 96. A point is 1/72 inch and CSS uses 96 px per inch, so px = pt × 96/72.

Multiply pixels by 0.75. 16 px is 12 pt.

For web work the 96 reference is fixed, so the conversion stays constant regardless of the display.

The PT to PX Calculator uses the formula: Value in pixels = Value in points ÷ 0.75. For example, with value in points of 12, the value in pixels is 16.0000.

Enter the value in points. Read off your value in pixels — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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