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How to Convert from Point (computer) to Pixel (X)?
Convert typography units from point (computer) to pixel (X) using a simple and accurate online converter for digital typography and web design.
Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.
Point (computer) to Pixel (X) Conversion Table
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Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables
Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.
Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.
Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.
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What Is This Tool?
This unit converter translates values from the computer point, a digital typography measurement, to pixels (X), which are standard screen units in web and UI design. It helps bridge the gap between print and screen-based font sizes and layouts.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter the value in point (computer) units you want to convert.
- Select point (computer) as the starting unit and pixel (X) as the target unit.
- Press the convert button to see the equivalent value in pixels.
Key Features
- Converts point (computer) units to pixel (X) units accurately.
- Supports typography measurements commonly used in desktop publishing and web design.
- Browser-based tool that requires no installation.
- Ideal for designers and developers working with font sizes, line heights, and layout dimensions.
Examples
- 12 point (computer) equals 16 pixel (X).
- 6 point (computer) equals 8 pixel (X).
Common Use Cases
- Defining font sizes and line heights for desktop publishing and word processing.
- Translating print typography measurements for accurate web and UI font sizing.
- Sizing bitmap icons and raster graphics for screen display.
- Mapping typographic layout dimensions from print to digital screen coordinates.
Tips & Best Practices
- Always confirm that the device's pixel density settings are accounted for to ensure visual consistency.
- Use this conversion when transitioning designs from print to web to maintain size accuracy.
- Be mindful of varying point definitions in older or alternative typography contexts.
Limitations
- Pixel size varies based on device pixel density and display settings, so physical size may differ.
- Conversion assumes a standard CSS pixel scale and does not adjust for browser zoom or user scaling.
- The point (computer) unit is fixed at 1/72 inch but differs from historical or TeX point units, which can cause inconsistencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the computer point used for?
- The computer point is a digital typography unit equal to 1/72 of an international inch, primarily used for font sizes and layout specifications in desktop publishing.
- Why convert point (computer) to pixel (X)?
- Converting from point (computer) to pixel (X) helps match print typography measurements with screen-based font sizes and layout dimensions in web and UI design.
- Does the pixel size remain consistent across devices?
- No, pixel size can vary depending on device pixel density and display settings, so exact physical sizes may differ on different screens.
Key Terminology
- Point (computer)
- A digital typography unit equal to 1/72 of an international inch, used to specify font sizes and layout dimensions in desktop publishing.
- Pixel (X)
- The smallest addressable unit on a screen in digital typography, commonly the CSS pixel used for font sizes and UI design distances.