How to convert Points to CSS inches
in = pt ÷ 72
Divide the pt reading by 72.
Worked examples
12 pt ≈ 0.1666666667 in
12 ÷ 72 ≈ 0.1666666667
Font basis for this example: element 16 px; root 16 px.
72 pt ≈ 1 in
72 ÷ 72 ≈ 1
Font basis for this example: element 16 px; root 16 px.
Frequently asked questions
Which font or display assumption applies?
em and rem depend on the specified font context. CSS absolute units have fixed relationships to reference pixels, which do not necessarily equal physical display pixels.