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Typography
px depends on output context. UnitCloud uses the CSS reference of 96 px per inch.
| Unit | Symbol | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Point | pt | base |
| Pica | pc | 1 pc = 12 pt |
| Inch | in | 1 in = 72 pt |
| Millimetre | mm | 1 mm ≈ 2.83465 pt |
| Centimetre | cm | 1 cm ≈ 28.3465 pt |
| CSS pixel | px | 1 px = 0.75 pt at 96 dpi |
px depends on output context. UnitCloud uses the CSS reference of 96 px per inch.
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Factors come from the stored source family and are not derived from rounded display values.
UnitCloud keeps calculating with stored factors and rounds only the displayed output by selected precision.
Do not use as the sole basis for official, medical, safety-critical or contractual decisions.
Citation note: UnitCloud, conversion with formula, sources current as of May 2026. Typography. Source basis: NIST Guide to SI Appendix B · W3C CSS Values and Units.
Common questions
Which base unit does Typography use?
UnitCloud normalises this family through pt. That keeps tables, direct conversions and batch output consistent.
What is the most common mistake for Typography?
px depends on output context. UnitCloud uses the CSS reference of 96 px per inch.
How does UnitCloud round?
UnitCloud keeps calculating with stored factors and rounds only the displayed output by selected precision.
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