Typography Converter
Free Typography Unit Converter — Convert Pixels, Points, Picas, & More Instantly
Convert typography and font size units instantly with OmniConverter's free online typography converter. Supports pixels (px), points (pt), picas (pc), centimeters (cm), millimeters (mm), inches (in), agate (ag), and Cicero (cc). Whether you're a web developer aligning CSS values, a graphic designer bridging print and digital, or a typesetter working between layout programs, our converter delivers precise type unit conversions instantly.
How It Works
Convert in three simple steps.
Enter the Typography Value
Type the typographic measurement into the Input Value field. For example, enter 16 to convert 16px (default browser font size) or 12 to convert 12pt.
Choose Source and Target Typography Units
Select your input unit on the left (e.g., pixels, points, picas, ems, rems, centimeters) and the output unit on the right dropdown.
Get Your Converted Type Size Instantly
The converted typographic value appears right away. Ideal for web developers, graphic designers, and print professionals who need to align font sizes across digital and print workflows.
Popular Typography Conversions
Common Benchmarks
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1 px → px
1 px
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1 px → pt
0.7500187505 pt
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1 px → pc
0.0625 pc
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1 px → cm
0.0264583162 cm
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1 px → mm
0.2645852626 mm
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1 px → in
0.0104166667 in
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1 px → ag
0.1458363716 ag
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1 px → cc
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.
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.











