Typography Converter
Enter a value below to convert between metric, imperial, and standard typography units.
Convert Typography
Enter a value and select the units to convert between points (pt), picas (pc), and pixels (px).
You can change the units using the dropdowns above or click on a unit button.
Common Typography Reference Points
Here are some common typography values in Point (DTP / PostScript) (pt), Pica (PostScript) (pc), and Pixel (CSS 96 DPI) (px). Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Description | Point (DTP / PostScript) (pt) | Pica (PostScript) (pc) | Pixel (CSS 96 DPI) (px) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 point (dtp / postscript) unit | 1 | 0.08333 | 1.33333 |
| 5 points (pt) | 5 | 0.41667 | 6.66667 |
| 10 points (pt) benchmark | 10 | 0.83333 | 13.33333 |
| 25 points (pt) | 25 | 2.08333 | 33.33333 |
| 50 points (pt) | 50 | 4.16667 | 66.66667 |
| 100 points (pt) reference | 100 | 8.33333 | 133.33333 |
Typography Conversion Formulas
Use the following formulas to convert between points (pt), picas (pc), and pixels (px).
All typography conversions are anchored to the international SI base unit (Point (DTP / PostScript)) for full scientific and engineering accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
All Typography Conversion Calculators (6)
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Category Conversion Matrix
Simultaneous comparison of 6 units in this category
Typography Unit Definitions & Symbols
Point (DTP / PostScript) (pt)
OTHERStandard Desktop Publishing point equal to 1/72 of an international inch (0.352778 mm).
Pica (PostScript) (pc)
OTHERTypography pica equal to 12 points or 1/6 of an inch.
Pixel (CSS 96 DPI) (px)
OTHERW3C CSS reference pixel equal to 1/96 inch (0.75 pt).
Twip (twip)
OTHERTwentieth of a point (1/1440 of an inch).
Millimeter (Print) (mm)
METRIC1 mm = 2.83464567 DTP points.
Inch (Print) (in)
US CUSTOMARY1 inch = 72 DTP points = 6 picas = 96 CSS pixels.
References
- [1]NIST HB 133 StandardNIST (NIST HB 133 / SP 811)·Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods, Handbook 133 - 2019 Edition & NIST SP 811
- [2]BIPM SI BrochureBIPM (BIPM SI-9)·The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th Edition)
- [3]NIST SP 811 Appendix B.9NIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9)·NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B.9: Factors for Units Listed by Kind of Quantity or Field of Science