Typography Unit Converter
Convert between pixels, points, ems, rems, picas, centimetres, and inches for web and print.
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How to use this calculator
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Enter the typography value you want to convert.
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Select the unit you are converting from (e.g. pixels).
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Select the target unit (e.g. points).
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The result appears instantly.
Frequently asked questions
How many pixels is 1 point (pt)?
At 96 DPI (the CSS standard), 1pt = 1.333px, so 1px = 0.75pt. At 72 DPI (print standard), 1pt = 1px exactly. Most web browsers use 96 DPI as the reference.
What is the difference between em and rem?
Em is relative to the font size of its parent element. Rem is relative to the root (html) element font size. Both default to 16px in most browsers. Rem is generally more predictable and preferred for layout.
What is a pica?
A pica is a typographic unit equal to 12 points. It is primarily used in print design and desktop publishing. 1 pica ≈ 4.233 mm or 1/6 of an inch.
How do I convert px to pt for print?
For screen (96 DPI): pt = px × 0.75. For print (72 DPI): pt = px × 1. Most design tools (Figma, Illustrator, Word) use pt for text sizes in print documents.
Typography unit conversion for web and print
Web typography units
CSS supports px (absolute pixels), pt (points), em (relative to parent), rem (relative to root), and physical units like cm, mm, and in. Px is the most commonly used unit for web layouts. Em and rem are preferred for accessible, scalable type since they respect user browser font size settings.
Print typography units
Print design uses points (pt) as the standard unit. 1 pt = 1/72 inch. Body text is typically 10–12 pt. Headlines 24–36 pt. Picas (12 pt each) are used for column widths and margins in page layout software like InDesign.
Key typography conversions
16px = 12pt = 1em = 1rem (browser default) | 1in = 72pt = 96px (CSS) | 1cm ≈ 28.35pt ≈ 37.8px | 1pica = 12pt ≈ 16px.
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