12px to pt
12px = 9pt
px and pt are both absolute CSS units, so this ratio never changes.
How it is calculated
One px is 0.75pt, so:
12px × 0.75 = 9ptReversing it, 9pt × 1.3333 returns 12px.
Nearby values
| px | pt |
|---|---|
| 8px | 6pt |
| 10px | 7.5pt |
| 12px | 9pt |
| 14px | 10.5pt |
| 16px | 12pt |
| 18px | 13.5pt |
| 20px | 15pt |
Frequently asked questions
What is 12px in pt?
9pt.
How is 12px converted to pt?
Multiply by 0.75: 12 × 0.75 = 9. To go back, multiply 9 by 1.3333.
Does zoom or font size change 12px?
No. px and pt are both absolute CSS units, so the ratio is fixed and 12px is 9pt in every context.