16px to pt
16px = 12pt
px and pt are both absolute CSS units, so this ratio never changes.
How it is calculated
One px is 0.75pt, so:
16px × 0.75 = 12ptReversing it, 12pt × 1.3333 returns 16px.
Nearby values
| px | pt |
|---|---|
| 8px | 6pt |
| 10px | 7.5pt |
| 12px | 9pt |
| 14px | 10.5pt |
| 16px | 12pt |
| 18px | 13.5pt |
| 20px | 15pt |
| 24px | 18pt |
Frequently asked questions
What is 16px in pt?
12pt.
How is 16px converted to pt?
Multiply by 0.75: 16 × 0.75 = 12. To go back, multiply 12 by 1.3333.
Does zoom or font size change 16px?
No. px and pt are both absolute CSS units, so the ratio is fixed and 16px is 12pt in every context.