Pixel to Point Converter

Convert between pixels and points for precise typography and design measurements across different devices and platforms

Conversion Values

Display Settings

Platform Specific

Conversion Results

Pixels to Points
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px × (72 / DPI) = pt
Points to Pixels
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pt × (DPI / 72) = px

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Common Conversions

Pixels (px) Points (pt) Inches Millimeters

📚 Measurement Reference

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Understanding Units

Pixel (px): A single dot on a screen. The actual size depends on screen resolution (DPI).

Point (pt): A physical unit equal to 1/72 of an inch. Used in print and digital typography.

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DPI/PPI Explained

DPI (Dots Per Inch): Measures printing resolution.

PPI (Pixels Per Inch): Measures screen resolution. Higher PPI means smaller pixels.

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Platform Differences

Different operating systems handle pixel/point conversions differently, especially between Windows (96 DPI) and macOS (72 DPI).

📱 Common Device PPI Reference

Device Type Device Name PPI Resolution
Desktop Standard Monitor 96 1920×1080
Laptop MacBook Pro 13" 227 2560×1600
Smartphone iPhone 15 460 2556×1179
Tablet iPad Pro 12.9" 264 2732×2048
4K Monitor 27" 4K Display 163 3840×2160
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Note: This converter provides approximate values based on standard conversion formulas. Actual display may vary based on device settings, operating system implementations, and rendering engines.