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Typography Converter

Convert typography units: pixel, point, pica, em.

8 units
6 decimals

1 Point = 1.333333 Pixel (CSS)

About the typography converter

Typography uses its own length units inherited from centuries of print tradition. The point (pt) is 1/72 inch, the pica is 12 points, and the CSS pixel (px) is defined as 1/96 inch. Designers move between these units constantly when translating print specs to web layouts or vice versa. This converter handles the common print and digital typography units in one place.

Frequently asked questions

  • How many pixels is a 12-point font?

    In CSS, 1 pt = 4/3 px, so 12 pt = 16 px. That is the long-standing default base font size for the web.

  • What is a pica?

    A pica is 12 points, or 1/6 inch. It is the standard unit for line lengths and column widths in print layouts.

  • What is a twip?

    A twentieth of a point (1/1440 inch). It is used in older Microsoft document formats like RTF.

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