12 px is equal to 9 pt.
The conversion is based on the standard relationship where 1 pixel (px) equals 0.75 points (pt). So, multiplying 12 by 0.75 gives you the equivalent size in points.
Conversion Tool
Result in pt:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert pixels to points is: pt = px × 0.75. This works because one point is defined as 1/72 of an inch, and a pixel is commonly considered as 1/96 of an inch. So when you convert a length measured in pixels to points, you multiply by the ratio of 72/96, which simplifies to 0.75.
Example calculation for 12 px:
- Start with 12 px.
- Multiply 12 by 0.75 (which is 72 ÷ 96).
- 12 × 0.75 = 9 pt.
Conversion Example
- 20 px to pt:
- Multiply 20 by 0.75.
- 20 × 0.75 = 15 pt.
- 5 px to pt:
- Multiply 5 by 0.75.
- 5 × 0.75 = 3.75 pt.
- 30 px to pt:
- Multiply 30 by 0.75.
- 30 × 0.75 = 22.5 pt.
- 8 px to pt:
- Multiply 8 by 0.75.
- 8 × 0.75 = 6 pt.
- 15 px to pt:
- Multiply 15 by 0.75.
- 15 × 0.75 = 11.25 pt.
Conversion Chart
Below is a table showing px values from -13.0 to 37.0 and their pt equivalents. To use the chart, find the pixel value you want, then read across to see the converted point value, which is px multiplied by 0.75.
| Pixels (px) | Points (pt) |
|---|---|
| -13.0 | -9.75 |
| -12.0 | -9.00 |
| -11.0 | -8.25 |
| -10.0 | -7.50 |
| -9.0 | -6.75 |
| -8.0 | -6.00 |
| -7.0 | -5.25 |
| -6.0 | -4.50 |
| -5.0 | -3.75 |
| -4.0 | -3.00 |
| -3.0 | -2.25 |
| -2.0 | -1.50 |
| -1.0 | -0.75 |
| 0.0 | 0.00 |
| 1.0 | 0.75 |
| 2.0 | 1.50 |
| 3.0 | 2.25 |
| 4.0 | 3.00 |
| 5.0 | 3.75 |
| 6.0 | 4.50 |
| 7.0 | 5.25 |
| 8.0 | 6.00 |
| 9.0 | 6.75 |
| 10.0 | 7.50 |
| 11.0 | 8.25 |
| 12.0 | 9.00 |
| 13.0 | 9.75 |
| 14.0 | 10.50 |
| 15.0 | 11.25 |
| 16.0 | 12.00 |
| 17.0 | 12.75 |
| 18.0 | 13.50 |
| 19.0 | 14.25 |
| 20.0 | 15.00 |
| 21.0 | 15.75 |
| 22.0 | 16.50 |
| 23.0 | 17.25 |
| 24.0 | 18.00 |
| 25.0 | 18.75 |
| 26.0 | 19.50 |
| 27.0 | 20.25 |
| 28.0 | 21.00 |
| 29.0 | 21.75 |
| 30.0 | 22.50 |
| 31.0 | 23.25 |
| 32.0 | 24.00 |
| 33.0 | 24.75 |
| 34.0 | 25.50 |
| 35.0 | 26.25 |
| 36.0 | 27.00 |
| 37.0 | 27.75 |
Related Conversion Questions
- How many points equal 12 pixels in typography?
- What is the point size of a 12 px font on screen?
- Does 12 px always convert to 9 pt in all devices?
- How do I convert 12 pixels to points for printing?
- Why does 12 px equal 9 pt, not 12 pt?
- Is 12 px bigger than 9 pt or smaller?
- Can I use 12 px as 9 pt in CSS styles?
Conversion Definitions
px (Pixel): A pixel is the smallest unit of a digital image or display screen. It represents a single point in a raster image, typically used in screen resolutions or digital graphics, and its physical size can vary depending on the device’s resolution and screen size.
pt (Point): A point is a unit of measurement in typography, equal to 1/72 of an inch. It is used to specify font sizes, spacing, and other layout dimensions in print and digital media, providing a fixed physical size regardless of screen resolution.
Conversion FAQs
Why does 1 px equal 0.75 pt?
Because a point is 1/72 of an inch and a pixel is 1/96 of an inch, the ratio of pixel to point is 72 divided by 96, which is 0.75. So multiplying pixels by 0.75 converts them to points. Different screens might have different pixel densities, but this formula applies standard screen resolution.
Can the px to pt conversion change depending on device?
Yes, pixel size depends on screen resolution and device, so physical size of px may change. But point is fixed physical length in printing. The conversion formula assumes standard screen density, so on high-DPI screens, 12 px might appear smaller or larger, but the math stays constant.
Is it accurate to use points for web design?
Points are mainly a print measurement, and web design often uses pixels. While you can convert px to pt, CSS and browsers use px mostly because they relate directly to screen pixels. Using pt on web may cause inconsistent sizing across devices.
How do negative pixel values convert to points?
Negative pixel values convert to negative point values by multiplying by 0.75 just like positive numbers. Though negative sizes aren’t practical for physical dimensions, the formula mathematically applies regardless of sign.
What happens when converting fractional pixels to points?
Fractional pixels convert to fractional points by multiplying by 0.75. For example, 12.5 px equals 9.375 pt. This allows for precise sizing, especially in vector graphics or high-resolution displays.
Last Updated : 24 June, 2025
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