3pt = 4px

3 points converts to 4 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: 3 × (96/72) = 4.

Formula

3pt × (96/72) = 4px

CSS Example

/* 3pt = 4px */
.element {
  font-size: 4px; /* equivalent to 3pt */
}

When to Use 3pt (4px)

A value of 3pt (4px) is commonly used for fine print, legal text, and footnotes. Converting points to pixels is essential when translating print designs (from InDesign, Illustrator, or Word) to web formats.

Nearby Conversions

pt	px
1pt	1.33px	Convert →
2pt	2.67px	Convert →
4pt	5.33px	Convert →
5pt	6.67px	Convert →
6pt	8px	Convert →

Common Conversions

pt	px
6	8
8	10.67
10	13.33
12	16
14	18.67
16	21.33
18	24
24	32
36	48
48	64
72	96

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3pt in pixels?▼

3pt equals 4px at 96 DPI (standard screen resolution).

How do I convert 3 points to pixels?▼

Multiply 3 by 1.333 (which is 96/72): 3 × 1.333 = 4px.

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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