Typography Converter

Free Typography Converter — Convert Pixels, Points, Picas, CSS Units & Em/Rem Instantly

Convert typography and font size units instantly with OmniConverter's free online typography converter. 1 point equals 1/72 inch, 1 pica equals 12 points, and 1 pixel at 96 DPI equals 0.265 millimeters. Supports pixels, points, picas, centimeters, millimeters, inches, and more. Whether you're a web developer aligning CSS values or a graphic designer bridging print and digital, our converter delivers precise type conversions.

How It Works

Convert in three simple steps.

1

Enter the Typography Value

2

Choose Source and Target Typography Units

3

Get Your Converted Type Size Instantly

Popular Typography Conversions

Common Benchmarks

Reference

1 pxpx

1 px

Reference

1 pxpt

0.7500187505 pt

Reference

1 pxpc

0.0625 pc

Reference

1 pxcm

0.0264583162 cm

Reference

1 pxmm

0.2645852626 mm

Reference

1 pxin

0.0104166667 in

Reference

1 pxag

0.1458363716 ag

Reference

1 pxcc

0.0578670216 cc

Real-World Use Cases

Typography conversion is used in web development (converting between px, pc, ag, cc and pt values), print design (ensuring font sizes match between InDesign, Illustrator, and print proofs), converting designs from screen mockups to print layouts, accessibility compliance (minimum font sizes in points and pixels), and preparing assets for different output media including digital screens and physical print.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common conversion questions

What is a point in typography?+

A point is a typographic unit used to measure font size.

How do I convert points to pixels?+

Multiply points by 1.3333 to estimate pixels at 96 DPI.

What is a pica?+

A pica is a typographic unit equal to 12 points.

Can I convert inches to points?+

Yes, using the standard typographic and screen measurement relationships.

What is an agate line?+

An agate line is a small typographic unit used in newspaper layout.

Why are typography units not universal?+

Different publishing systems and screen standards can use different measurement conventions.

How do I convert centimeters to points?+

Use the point-to-centimeter ratio for your display or print measurement context.

What is a cicero?+

A cicero is a traditional European typography unit used in print.

Can I compare font size units easily?+

Yes, converting points, picas, and pixels helps when moving between print and digital layouts.

Is pixel size device dependent?+

Yes, pixels depend on display resolution, so point-to-pixel conversions are context-based.

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