Typography & iOS Point Units
Pixels to Points (PT) Converter
Convert digital screen pixels to typography points (pt) and picas across standard 72 DPI and Apple @2x/@3x scales.
Calculated Value
45px
Input Unit
16 px
DPI Target
72 DPI
Mathematical Formula
Points (pt) = Pixels × (72 ÷ DPI) (e.g. 16 px @ 72 DPI = 12 pt)
Quick Presets & Industry Standards
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pixels are in 1 pt in typography?
At standard CSS 96 DPI resolution, 1 pt equals 1.333 pixels (96 / 72). In traditional PostScript typography (72 DPI), 1 pt equals exactly 1 pixel.