PT to PERCENT Converter
Use this free online pt to percent converter tool to convert points to percentage values. This conversion first converts points to pixels using the CSS standard conversion factor of 0.74999943307122 (approximately 0.75), then calculates what percentage that represents of the base font-size. Useful for understanding relative sizing in web typography.
To convert points to percentage, first divide by 0.75 to convert points to pixels, then divide by the base and multiply by 100. The default base is 16px (standard browser font-size).
Conversion Formula
percent = ((pt ÷ 0.74999943307122) ÷ base px) × 100
For example, to convert 12pt to percentage with a 16px base, calculate ((12 ÷ 0.74999943307122) ÷ 16) × 100 = 100%. Similarly, 24pt equals 200% because ((24 ÷ 0.74999943307122) ÷ 16) × 100 = 200.
PT to PERCENT Converter Conversion Table (Base: 16px)
| PT | % |
|---|---|
| 6pt | 50percent |
| 8pt | 66.67percent |
| 9pt | 75percent |
| 10pt | 83.33percent |
| 11pt | 91.67percent |
| 12pt | 100percent |
| 14pt | 117percent |
| 16pt | 133percent |
| 18pt | 150percent |
| 20pt | 167percent |
| 24pt | 200percent |
| 28pt | 233percent |
| 32pt | 267percent |
| 36pt | 300percent |
| 48pt | 400percent |
| 60pt | 500percent |
| 72pt | 600percent |
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.
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.