16pt = 21.33px

16 points converts to 21.33 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: 16 × (96/72) = 21.33.

Formula

16pt × (96/72) = 21.33px

CSS Example

/* 16pt = 21.33px */
.element {
  font-size: 21.33px; /* equivalent to 16pt */
}

When to Use 16pt (21.33px)

A value of 16pt (21.33px) is commonly used for large body text and small headings. Converting points to pixels is essential when translating print designs (from InDesign, Illustrator, or Word) to web formats.

Nearby Conversions

pt	px
10pt	13.33px	Convert →
11pt	14.67px	Convert →
12pt	16px	Convert →
13pt	17.33px	Convert →
14pt	18.67px	Convert →
18pt	24px	Convert →

Common Conversions

pt	px
6	8
8	10.67
10	13.33
12	16
14	18.67
18	24
24	32
36	48
48	64
72	96

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 16pt in pixels?▼

16pt equals 21.33px at 96 DPI (standard screen resolution).

How do I convert 16 points to pixels?▼

Multiply 16 by 1.333 (which is 96/72): 16 × 1.333 = 21.33px.

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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