Typography Converter
Convert between 10 typography units instantly. Enter a value, pick your units and get the result with the formula, a full conversion table and worked examples.
12 pt in all typography units
Updates live as you type. Click a row to set it as the target unit.
| Unit | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Twip | twip | 240 |
| Pixel (CSS, 96 per inch) | px | 16 |
| Q (quarter millimetre) | Q | 16.9333 |
| Point (DTP) | pt | 12 |
| Didot point | dd | 11.2597 |
| Millimetre | mm | 4.23333 |
| Pica | pc | 1 |
| Cicero | cc | 0.93831 |
| Centimetre | cm | 0.423333 |
| Inch | in | 0.166667 |
How to Convert Typography Units
Typography units measure type size and page layout. The desktop publishing point is exactly 1/72 inch, a pica is 12 points, and CSS pixels are defined as 1/96 inch.
Every unit on this page is stored as a fixed factor relative to one reference unit, the m (m). Converting is a two step multiply and divide:
- Multiply your value by the factor of the source unit to get the value in m.
- Divide that result by the factor of the target unit.
Point (DTP) to Pixel (CSS, 96 per inch) conversion table
| Point (DTP) (pt) | Pixel (CSS, 96 per inch) (px) |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 1.33333 px |
| 2 pt | 2.66667 px |
| 3 pt | 4 px |
| 4 pt | 5.33333 px |
| 5 pt | 6.66667 px |
| 6 pt | 8 px |
| 7 pt | 9.33333 px |
| 8 pt | 10.6667 px |
| 9 pt | 12 px |
| 10 pt | 13.3333 px |
| 15 pt | 20 px |
| 20 pt | 26.6667 px |
| 25 pt | 33.3333 px |
| 30 pt | 40 px |
| 40 pt | 53.3333 px |
| 50 pt | 66.6667 px |
| 75 pt | 100 px |
| 100 pt | 133.333 px |
| 250 pt | 333.333 px |
| 500 pt | 666.667 px |
| 1,000 pt | 1,333.33 px |
Typography Units and Conversion Factors
Value of one unit expressed in m.
| Unit | Symbol | In m |
|---|---|---|
| Twip | twip | 0.00001763888889 |
| Pixel (CSS, 96 per inch) | px | 0.0002645833333 |
| Q (quarter millimetre) | Q | 0.00025 |
| Point (DTP) | pt | 0.0003527777778 |
| Didot point | dd | 0.00037597151 |
| Millimetre | mm | 0.001 |
| Pica | pc | 0.004233333333 |
| Cicero | cc | 0.0045116581 |
| Centimetre | cm | 0.01 |
| Inch | in | 0.0254 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert pt to px?
To convert point (dtp) (pt) to pixel (css, 96 per inch) (px), multiply the value in pt by 1.33333. For example, 1 pt = 1.33333 px.
How do I convert px to pt?
To convert pixel (css, 96 per inch) (px) to point (dtp) (pt), multiply the value in px by 0.75. For example, 1 px = 0.75 pt.
How do I convert pt to mm?
To convert point (dtp) (pt) to millimetre (mm), multiply the value in pt by 0.352778. For example, 1 pt = 0.352778 mm.
Can I see a value in every typography unit at once?
Yes. Enter a value and choose the source unit; the "all units" table below the converter instantly lists the equivalent in all 10 supported units. Click any row to make it the target unit.
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