25 pt is equal to 33.3333 pixels.
This value comes from converting points (pt), a unit used in typography, into pixels (px), which are the smallest units on a digital display. Because 1 point is defined as 1/72 of an inch, and screens often use 96 pixels per inch, the conversion between these units uses these ratios to find the equivalent pixel value.
Conversion Tool
Result in pixels:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert points to pixels is:
pixels = points × (96 / 72)
The 72 comes from the fact that 1 point is 1/72 of an inch, and 96 pixels per inch is the standard screen resolution used for conversion. Thus, multiplying points by 96 and dividing by 72 converts the length in points to pixels.
For example, to convert 25 pt to pixels:
- Multiply 25 by 96: 25 × 96 = 2400
- Divide the result by 72: 2400 ÷ 72 = 33.3333 pixels
Conversion Example
- 12 pt to pixels:
- 12 × 96 = 1152
- 1152 ÷ 72 = 16 pixels
- 36 pt to pixels:
- 36 × 96 = 3456
- 3456 ÷ 72 = 48 pixels
- 50 pt to pixels:
- 50 × 96 = 4800
- 4800 ÷ 72 = 66.6667 pixels
- 10 pt to pixels:
- 10 × 96 = 960
- 960 ÷ 72 = 13.3333 pixels
Conversion Chart
This chart shows the conversion from points to pixels for values from 0.0 to 50.0 points. You can read across the table to find the pixel equivalent by multiplying the point value by 96/72.
| Points (pt) | Pixels (px) | Points (pt) | Pixels (px) | Points (pt) | Pixels (px) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0000 | 17.0 | 22.6667 | 34.0 | 45.3333 |
| 1.0 | 1.3333 | 18.0 | 24.0000 | 35.0 | 46.6667 |
| 2.0 | 2.6667 | 19.0 | 25.3333 | 36.0 | 48.0000 |
| 3.0 | 4.0000 | 20.0 | 26.6667 | 37.0 | 49.3333 |
| 4.0 | 5.3333 | 21.0 | 28.0000 | 38.0 | 50.6667 |
| 5.0 | 6.6667 | 22.0 | 29.3333 | 39.0 | 52.0000 |
| 6.0 | 8.0000 | 23.0 | 30.6667 | 40.0 | 53.3333 |
| 7.0 | 9.3333 | 24.0 | 32.0000 | 41.0 | 54.6667 |
| 8.0 | 10.6667 | 25.0 | 33.3333 | 42.0 | 56.0000 |
| 9.0 | 12.0000 | 26.0 | 34.6667 | 43.0 | 57.3333 |
| 10.0 | 13.3333 | 27.0 | 36.0000 | 44.0 | 58.6667 |
| 11.0 | 14.6667 | 28.0 | 37.3333 | 45.0 | 60.0000 |
| 12.0 | 16.0000 | 29.0 | 38.6667 | 46.0 | 61.3333 |
| 13.0 | 17.3333 | 30.0 | 40.0000 | 47.0 | 62.6667 |
| 14.0 | 18.6667 | 31.0 | 41.3333 | 48.0 | 64.0000 |
| 15.0 | 20.0000 | 32.0 | 42.6667 | 49.0 | 65.3333 |
| 16.0 | 21.3333 | 33.0 | 44.0000 | 50.0 | 66.6667 |
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- Does 25 pt always equal 33.33 pixels on different screens?
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Conversion Definitions
pt (point): A point is a unit used in printing and typography, measuring length equal to 1/72 of an inch. It represents font sizes or spacing in print media, and it standardizes dimensions so text and layout appears consistently across different devices and print outputs.
pixels: Pixels are the smallest physical units on a digital screen, representing a single point of color or light. Pixel size can vary depending on screen resolution and density, and they’re used to measure digital images, layouts, and display elements on electronic devices.
Conversion FAQs
Why does the standard conversion use 96 pixels per inch?
The 96 pixels per inch (ppi) standard comes from early Windows display settings, which set screen resolution at 96 dpi to match typical monitor densities. This became a convention for web and screen measurements, so converting points (based on 72 dpi) to pixels requires scaling by 96/72.
Will converting 25 pt to pixels look the same on all devices?
No, the appearance can vary because devices have different pixel densities (DPI or PPI). While the conversion formula gives a general pixel value, screens with higher pixel densities will render the text sharper or smaller unless scaling is applied.
Can point sizes be used directly in digital designs instead of pixels?
Points are mostly used in print design, while pixels are standard in digital interfaces. Some design tools allow point units but behind the scenes convert them into pixels for screen rendering, so understanding the conversion is necessary for accurate sizing.
What happens if the screen resolution isn’t 96 dpi?
If the screen resolution differs, the pixel equivalent of points changes accordingly. For example, on a 120 dpi screen, 1 point equals 1.6667 pixels (120/72), so 25 pt would equal 41.6667 pixels instead of 33.3333.
Is the conversion different for vertical and horizontal measurements?
The conversion formula remains the same for both dimensions because points and pixels are linear units. However, actual rendering may differ due to font hinting or screen characteristics, but mathematically 1 point always equals 96/72 pixels.