300 points equals 400 pixels.
To convert points to pixels, you multiply the number of points by 1.3333 because 1 point is equal to 1/72 of an inch and 1 pixel is defined as 1/96 of an inch. This conversion accounts for the difference in measurement units used in digital screens versus print.
Conversion Tool
Result in pixels:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert points (pt) to pixels (px) is:
pixels = points × (96 ÷ 72)
This works because points measure physical length based on 1/72 inch, while pixels are based on 1/96 inch. Multiplying points by the ratio 96/72 translates the size from points into pixels accurately for screen display.
For example, converting 300 points:
- Start with 300 points
- Multiply by 96/72 = 1.3333
- 300 × 1.3333 = 400 pixels
Conversion Example
- Convert 150 points to pixels:
- Multiply 150 by 1.3333
- 150 × 1.3333 = 200 pixels
- Convert 50 points to pixels:
- Multiply 50 by 1.3333
- 50 × 1.3333 = 66.6665 pixels
- Convert 275 points to pixels:
- Multiply 275 by 1.3333
- 275 × 1.3333 = 366.665 pixels
- Convert 320 points to pixels:
- Multiply 320 by 1.3333
- 320 × 1.3333 = 426.656 pixels
- Convert 100 points to pixels:
- Multiply 100 by 1.3333
- 100 × 1.3333 = 133.33 pixels
Conversion Chart
| Points | Pixels |
|---|---|
| 275.0 | 366.665 |
| 280.0 | 373.332 |
| 285.0 | 379.998 |
| 290.0 | 386.664 |
| 295.0 | 393.330 |
| 300.0 | 399.996 |
| 305.0 | 406.662 |
| 310.0 | 413.328 |
| 315.0 | 419.994 |
| 320.0 | 426.660 |
| 325.0 | 433.326 |
This chart shows points values between 275 and 325 and their equivalent pixels. To find pixels for a specific point value, locate the point in the left column and read the corresponding pixels on the right. It helps to quickly estimate conversions without calculator.
Related Conversion Questions
- How many pixels equal 300 points on a retina display?
- What is the pixel size for 300 points in CSS units?
- Why does 300 points convert to 400 pixels?
- Can I use 300 points directly as pixels in web design?
- How does resolution affect converting 300 points to pixels?
- Is 300 points the same as 300 pixels on different screens?
- What is the formula to get pixels from 300 points for printing?
Conversion Definitions
Points: Points are a typographic unit derived from the traditional print industry, where one point equals 1/72 of an inch. They measure font sizes, spacing, and layout elements, ensuring consistent physical size across different devices and media.
Pixels: Pixels are the smallest unit of digital display, representing a single point of color on a screen. The size of a pixel varies depending on screen resolution and density, but is often standardized as 1/96 of an inch for web and graphic design.
Conversion FAQs
Does screen resolution change how 300 points convert to pixels?
Yes, screen resolution and pixel density influence how many pixels appear in a given physical space. While mathematically 300 points equal 400 pixels at standard 96 DPI, high-density displays (like retina) might scale pixels differently, making actual size vary visually.
Why is the conversion ratio between points and pixels 96/72?
The ratio comes from the definition of points and pixels in inches. Points are 1/72 inch, pixels commonly defined as 1/96 inch on screens. Multiplying points by 96/72 converts the measurement scale from print-based units to digital screen units for accurate size translation.
Can I round pixels after converting from 300 points?
Rounding pixels is often necessary because pixels are discrete units. Depending on design precision, rounding to nearest whole pixel or a few decimals may be fine. However, exact decimals can be used in CSS for scaling effects, but physical rendering may still snap to whole pixels.
Why might 300 points look different than 400 pixels on some devices?
Variations in device display types, pixel density, zoom settings, and rendering methods cause visual differences. Although the math converts 300 points to 400 pixels, actual appearance depends on hardware and software, which may scale or render sizes uniquely.
Is converting points to pixels necessary for web design?
Yes, because web design uses pixels as fundamental units for screen layouts. Points come from print but pixels fit screen grids. Converting ensures that designs created in points translate accurately to pixels, maintaining intended size and readability on digital devices.