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
Select a platform to see specific conversion information.
Common Conversions
| Pixels (px) | Points (pt) | Inches | Millimeters |
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📚 Measurement Reference
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.
DPI/PPI Explained
DPI (Dots Per Inch): Measures printing resolution.
PPI (Pixels Per Inch): Measures screen resolution. Higher PPI means smaller pixels.
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.