PERCENT to PT Converter
Use this free online percent to pt converter tool to convert percentage values to points. This conversion uses a base font-size in pixels and the CSS standard conversion factor of 0.74999943307122 (approximately 0.75) to calculate the equivalent point value. Useful for converting web typography to print specifications.
To convert percentage to points, first calculate the pixel value by multiplying the percentage by the base and dividing by 100, then multiply by 0.75 to convert pixels to points. The default base is 16px (standard browser font-size).
Conversion Formula
pt = ((percent × base px) ÷ 100) × 0.74999943307122
For example, to convert 100% to points with a 16px base, calculate ((100 × 16) ÷ 100) × 0.74999943307122 = 12pt. Similarly, 200% equals 24pt because ((200 × 16) ÷ 100) × 0.74999943307122 = 24.
PERCENT to PT Converter Conversion Table (Base: 16px)
| % | PT |
|---|---|
| 10percent | 1.2pt |
| 20percent | 2.4pt |
| 25percent | 3pt |
| 30percent | 3.6pt |
| 40percent | 4.8pt |
| 50percent | 6pt |
| 60percent | 7.2pt |
| 70percent | 8.4pt |
| 75percent | 9pt |
| 80percent | 9.6pt |
| 90percent | 10.8pt |
| 100percent | 12pt |
| 110percent | 13.2pt |
| 120percent | 14.4pt |
| 125percent | 15pt |
| 150percent | 18pt |
| 175percent | 21pt |
| 200percent | 24pt |
What is %?
Percentage (%) is a relative CSS unit that scales based on the parent element's corresponding property value. For example, width: 50% means 50% of the parent's width, while font-size: 150% means 150% of the parent's font-size. Percentages are fundamental for creating flexible, responsive layouts that adapt to their containers.
What is PT?
Points (pt) are an absolute CSS unit traditionally used in print design, where 1pt equals 1/72nd of an inch. In web contexts, points are often converted at a 3:4 ratio with pixels (3pt = 4px). While less common in modern web design, points remain relevant for print stylesheets and PDF generation.