Convert Pixels to Points
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Converting Pixels to Points
Converting pixels to points is important in web design, digital publishing, and cross-media workflows, particularly when translating screen designs to print or ensuring consistency between digital and print materials.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between pixels and points depends on the screen resolution, but at the standard 96 DPI (dots per inch) used by most web browsers: 1 pixel = 0.75 points. To convert a size in pixels to points at 96 DPI, multiply the pixel value by 0.75.
Common Conversion Values
| Pixels | Points |
|---|---|
| 10 | 7.5 |
| 12 | 9 |
| 16 | 12 |
| 20 | 15 |
| 24 | 18 |
Unit Definitions
Pixels
The pixel (symbol: px) is the smallest addressable element in a digital display or image. In web design and digital typography, it is the basic unit of measurement for screen-based design elements, including fonts.
Points
The point (symbol: pt) is a unit of length used in typography, equal to 1/72 of an inch. It is traditionally used to measure font sizes, line heights, and other typographic elements in print design.
Historical Context
The pixel emerged with digital displays and became crucial for screen-based design with the rise of personal computing and the internet. The point has been used in typography since the 18th century, though its exact size varied until it was standardized at 1/72 inch in the 20th century with the advent of desktop publishing.