12pt = 16px

12 points converts to 16 pixels at the standard screen resolution of 96 DPI. Points are a print measurement (1pt = 1/72 inch) while pixels are screen units (1px = 1/96 inch at standard DPI). The conversion is: 12 × (96/72) = 16.

Formula

12pt × (96/72) = 16px

CSS Example

/* 12pt = 16px */
.element {
  font-size: 16px; /* equivalent to 12pt */
}

When to Use 12pt (16px)

A value of 12pt (16px) is commonly used for standard body text in print and web documents. Converting points to pixels is essential when translating print designs (from InDesign, Illustrator, or Word) to web formats.

Nearby Conversions

pt	px
8pt	10.67px	Convert →
9pt	12px	Convert →
10pt	13.33px	Convert →
11pt	14.67px	Convert →
13pt	17.33px	Convert →
14pt	18.67px	Convert →

Common Conversions

pt	px
6	8
8	10.67
10	13.33
14	18.67
16	21.33
18	24
24	32
36	48
48	64
72	96

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 12pt in pixels?▼

12pt equals 16px at 96 DPI (standard screen resolution).

How do I convert 12 points to pixels?▼

Multiply 12 by 1.333 (which is 96/72): 12 × 1.333 = 16px.

Why are points and pixels different?▼

Points (pt) come from print typography where 1pt = 1/72 inch. Pixels (px) are screen units where 1px = 1/96 inch. So 1pt = 1.333px.

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