Typography
Points, picas, CSS pixels, and millimetres on the page.
1 Point (DTP) = 1.3333333333 CSS pixel (exact)
Quick table
| Point (DTP) | CSS pixel |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1333333333 |
| 0.5 | 0.6666666667 |
| 1 | 1.3333333333 |
| 2 | 2.6666666667 |
| 5 | 6.666666667 |
| 10 | 13.333333333 |
| 25 | 33.333333333 |
| 50 | 66.66666667 |
| 100 | 133.33333333 |
How this system works
The DTP / PostScript point is exactly 1/72 of an international inch. A pica is 12 points. CSS defines the reference pixel as 1/96 inch. Didot points, used in continental metal type, are slightly larger than DTP points.
Base unit: metre. Point (DTP) is US customary; CSS pixel is Other.
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