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Convert between points, picas, inches, millimeters, pixels, em, and rem units for typography and print design.
Standard: 96 (screen), 72 (print)
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| Usage | Points (pt) | Pixels (px) | Em/Rem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caption/Fine Print | 8 pt | 10.6667 px | 0.666667 em |
| Small Text | 10 pt | 13.3333 px | 0.833333 em |
| Body Text (Small) | 11 pt | 14.6667 px | 0.916667 em |
| Body Text | 12 pt | 16.0000 px | 1.0000 em |
| Body Text (Large) | 14 pt | 18.6667 px | 1.1667 em |
| Subheading | 16 pt | 21.3333 px | 1.3333 em |
| Heading 4 | 18 pt | 24.0000 px | 1.5000 em |
| Heading 3 | 24 pt | 32.0000 px | 2.0000 em |
| Heading 2 | 36 pt | 48.0000 px | 3.0000 em |
| Heading 1 | 48 pt | 64.0000 px | 4.0000 em |
| Display/Poster | 72 pt | 96.0000 px | 6.0000 em |
The traditional unit in typography. 1 point = 1/72 of an inch. Points are the standard measurement in print design and desktop publishing. Most word processors and design software use points as the default unit for font sizes.
A larger typographic unit. 1 pica = 12 points = 1/6 of an inch. Picas are commonly used to measure line lengths and column widths in print layout. They provide a convenient middle ground between points and inches.
The basic unit for screen-based design. The actual size of a pixel depends on the screen's DPI (dots per inch). Modern screens typically use 96 DPI (Windows) or 72 DPI (traditional Mac), though high-resolution displays can be much higher (Retina displays are typically 220+ DPI).
Relative units in web design. 1 em is equal to the current font size of the element. 1 rem is equal to the font size of the root element (typically 16px). These units are responsive and scale with user preferences, making them ideal for accessible web design. Em is relative to parent elements, while rem is always relative to the root.
DPI (Dots Per Inch) affects how physical units translate to screen pixels. Standard screen DPI is 96, but print work typically uses 300 DPI or higher for sharp output. When converting between physical units (points, inches) and screen units (pixels, em), the DPI setting is crucial for accuracy.
This typography converter helps designers and developers work seamlessly between print and digital media.