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Point (PostScript) to Pixel (Y) Converter

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

Conversion formula

1 pt (PS) = 1.33333333333333 px (Y)

1 px (Y) = 0.75 pt (PS)

Example: 1440 pt (PS) = 1,920 px (Y)

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Point (PostScript)

The point used in the PostScript page description language.

History: PostScript helped establish a device-independent point model for desktop publishing.

Current use: Digital printing.

Also written as pt (PS), postscript point, postscript points.

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 (PostScript) to Pixel (Y) table

Point (PostScript) [pt (PS)]Pixel (Y) [px (Y)]
0.01 pt (PS)0.0133333333333333 px (Y)
0.1 pt (PS)0.133333333333333 px (Y)
1 pt (PS)1.33333333333333 px (Y)
2 pt (PS)2.66666666666667 px (Y)
5 pt (PS)6.66666666666667 px (Y)
10 pt (PS)13.3333333333333 px (Y)
20 pt (PS)26.6666666666667 px (Y)
50 pt (PS)66.6666666666667 px (Y)
100 pt (PS)133.333333333333 px (Y)

Frequently asked questions

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

    One Point (PostScript) equals 1.33333333333333 Pixel (Y).

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

    Multiply the Point (PostScript) value by 1.33333333333333 to get the result in Pixel (Y).

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

    Multiply the Pixel (Y) value by 0.75 to get back to Point (PostScript).

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

    1440 Point (PostScript) equals 1,920 Pixel (Y).