Point

pt

Typographic point (1/72 inch = 96/72 px)

About Point (pt)

The typographic point equals 1/72 of an inch (approximately 0.353 mm) and has been the standard unit for measuring font size since desktop publishing emerged. Body text is typically set at 10-12 points, headlines at 24-72 points, and fine print at 6-8 points. Word processors and design software default to point sizing.

Category
Typography
Symbol
pt
Also known as
points pt
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CONVERT TO

Pixel px Pica pc Em em Rem rem Inch (CSS) in Centimeter (CSS) cm Millimeter (CSS) mm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Point (pt)?

Typographic point (1/72 inch = 96/72 px)

How many Pixel (px) are in one Point (pt)?

One Point (pt) equals 1.3333 Pixel (px).

How many Pica (pc) are in one Point (pt)?

One Point (pt) equals 0.083333 Pica (pc).

How many Em (em) are in one Point (pt)?

One Point (pt) equals 0.083333 Em (em).

How do I convert Point to Pixel?

To convert Point to Pixel, multiply the value by 1.3333 (1 pt = 1.3333 px).