Typography converter
Type sizes across print and screen: PostScript points, picas, pixels at 96 dpi, and the Didot system used in Europe.
Converter
Quick pairs
tap to loadOne point (postscript) in every typography unit
10 rows| Unit | Symbol | 1 pt equals |
|---|---|---|
| Pica | pc | 0.08333333333 |
| Inch | in | 0.01388888889 |
| Millimeter | mm | 0.3527777778 |
| Centimeter | cm | 0.03527777778 |
| Pixel (96 dpi) | px | 1.333333333 |
| Didot point | dd | 0.9380555176 |
| Cicero | cc | 0.07817129313 |
| Em (16 px) | em | 0.08333333333 |
| Twip | twip | 20 |
| Agate | agate | 0.1818181818 |
How the point (postscript) to pixel (96 dpi) conversion works
Multiply by 1.333333333 to go from point (postscript) to pixel (96 dpi):
px = pt × 1.333333333
Going the other way, multiply by 0.75, which is the same as dividing by 1.333333333.
Questions
How many pixel (96 dpi) are in one point (postscript)?
One point (postscript) equals 1.333333333 pixel (96 dpi).
Which units does this typography converter cover?
11 units in total, all referenced to the point (postscript). They include point (postscript), pica, inch, millimeter, centimeter, pixel (96 dpi) and more. Pick any pair from the two dropdown lists.
How precise are the results?
Every conversion is computed in your browser at double precision from the factors listed on this page, which follow the SI definitions and the exact international agreements for imperial and US customary units. Use the Decimals control to round the display without changing the underlying value.
Does anything I type leave my device?
No. The converter is plain JavaScript running locally, with no server round-trip, and the page keeps working offline once loaded.