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Pixel (Y) to Point (Computer) Converter

Use this page to convert pixel (y) values into point (computer), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.

Conversion formula

1 px (Y) = 0.75 pt

1 pt = 1.33333333333333 px (Y)

Example: 1440 px (Y) = 1,080 pt

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Pixel (Y)

A single point in a raster image.

History: Pixel-based measurements grew with raster displays and bitmap graphics.

Current use: Digital displays.

Also written as px (Y), px, pixel, pixels, vertical pixel.

Point (Computer)

The modern DTP point, equal to exactly 1/72 of an inch.

History: Computer points were standardized by digital publishing systems for predictable screen and print layout.

Current use: Most computer software and modern publishing.

Also written as pt, point, points, computer point, computer points.

Pixel (Y) to Point (Computer) table

Pixel (Y) [px (Y)]Point (Computer) [pt]
0.01 px (Y)0.0075 pt
0.1 px (Y)0.075 pt
1 px (Y)0.75 pt
2 px (Y)1.5 pt
5 px (Y)3.75 pt
10 px (Y)7.5 pt
20 px (Y)15 pt
50 px (Y)37.5 pt
100 px (Y)75 pt

Frequently asked questions

  • How many Point (Computer) (pt) are in one Pixel (Y) (px (Y))?

    One Pixel (Y) equals 0.75 Point (Computer).

  • How do you convert Pixel (Y) to Point (Computer)?

    Multiply the Pixel (Y) value by 0.75 to get the result in Point (Computer).

  • How do you convert Point (Computer) back to Pixel (Y)?

    Multiply the Point (Computer) value by 1.33333333333333 to get back to Pixel (Y).

  • What is 1440 Pixel (Y) in Point (Computer)?

    1440 Pixel (Y) equals 1,080 Point (Computer).