300 points is equal to 400 pixels.
The conversion from points to pixels is based on the standard that 1 point equals 1.3333 pixels, assuming a screen resolution of 96 DPI. Multiplying 300 points by this factor gives the pixel value.
Conversion Tool
Result in pixels:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert points (pt) to pixels (px) depends on the screen resolution, commonly 96 dots per inch (DPI). Points are a print measurement unit, where 1 point equals 1/72 inch. Pixels depend on the screen DPI, so:
pixels = points × (DPI / 72)
This works because you convert points to inches first (points ÷ 72), then inches to pixels (inches × DPI). For example, with 96 DPI:
- Start with 300 points.
- Convert to inches: 300 ÷ 72 = 4.1667 inches.
- Convert inches to pixels: 4.1667 × 96 = 400 pixels.
So, the full calculation is: 300 × (96 ÷ 72) = 400 pixels.
Conversion Example
- Convert 150 points to pixels:
- 150 points ÷ 72 = 2.0833 inches.
- 2.0833 inches × 96 = 200 pixels.
- Result: 150 points = 200 pixels.
- Convert 225 points to pixels:
- 225 points ÷ 72 = 3.125 inches.
- 3.125 inches × 96 = 300 pixels.
- Result: 225 points = 300 pixels.
- Convert 400 points to pixels:
- 400 points ÷ 72 = 5.5556 inches.
- 5.5556 inches × 96 = 533.333 pixels.
- Result: 400 points ≈ 533.333 pixels.
- Convert 100 points to pixels:
- 100 points ÷ 72 = 1.3889 inches.
- 1.3889 inches × 96 = 133.333 pixels.
- Result: 100 points ≈ 133.333 pixels.
- Convert 50 points to pixels:
- 50 points ÷ 72 = 0.6944 inches.
- 0.6944 inches × 96 = 66.667 pixels.
- Result: 50 points ≈ 66.667 pixels.
Conversion Chart
| Points | Pixels |
|---|---|
| 275.0 | 366.667 |
| 280.0 | 373.333 |
| 285.0 | 380.000 |
| 290.0 | 386.667 |
| 295.0 | 393.333 |
| 300.0 | 400.000 |
| 305.0 | 406.667 |
| 310.0 | 413.333 |
| 315.0 | 420.000 |
| 320.0 | 426.667 |
| 325.0 | 433.333 |
Use this chart by finding the points value in the left column, then reading across to see the equivalent pixels value. This helps quick conversions without calculations.
Related Conversion Questions
- How many pixels are in 300 points on a 96 DPI screen?
- What is the pixel size of 300 points for web design?
- Does 300 points always equal 400 pixels on all devices?
- How to convert 300 pt to px in CSS?
- Why does 300 points convert to 400 pixels at 96 DPI?
- Is the conversion from 300 points to pixels affected by screen resolution?
- Can 300 points be different pixels on high DPI screens?
Conversion Definitions
Points: A point is a unit of length used in typography and graphic design, equal to 1/72 of an inch. It measures font sizes, spacing, and other print-related dimensions. Points are fixed physical measurements, independent of screen resolution.
Pixels: Pixels are the smallest unit of a digital image or display, representing a single point of color on a screen. Pixel size varies by device and resolution, so pixels measure digital dimensions rather than physical length.
Conversion FAQs
Does the DPI affect the points to pixels conversion?
Yes, the DPI (dots per inch) determines how many pixels fit into one inch of physical space. Since points are based on inches (1 point = 1/72 inch), converting points to pixels requires multiplying by DPI divided by 72. Higher DPI means more pixels per inch, increasing pixel value for same points.
Can 300 points be different pixels on other screens?
Because pixels depend on screen resolution, 300 points can convert to different pixel counts if DPI changes. The standard 96 DPI gives 400 pixels, but on screens with 120 DPI, it becomes 500 pixels. So pixel values vary with device or display settings.
Why is 1 point equal to 1/72 inch?
The point unit originates from print typography, where it was standardized to exactly 1/72 inch to unify font sizing. This precise fraction allows easy conversions to inches and pixels based on DPI, connecting print and digital measurements.
Is the conversion precise for all font sizes?
The conversion is mathematically precise, but rendering fonts on screens can appear different due to anti-aliasing and scaling. Actual visual size might differ slightly, but the pixel count from points follows the formula exactly.
How do I convert pixels back to points?
To convert pixels to points, you reverse the formula: points = pixels × (72 / DPI). For example, at 96 DPI, 400 pixels equal 300 points. This helps adjust designs between screen and print dimensions.
