VH to PT Converter
Convert VH units to Points (PT).
About VH to PT Converter
The VH to PT converter transforms CSS viewport height units (vh) into typographic points (pt). Viewport height is a screen-based relative unit, while points are traditionally used in print design. One point equals 1/72 of an inch. This converter bridges digital and print design workflows by translating responsive web measurements into traditional typographic units.
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- • VH: 1vh = 1% of viewport height
- • PT: 1pt = 1/72 inch in print design
- • Screen conversion: Uses 96 DPI standard (1pt ≈ 1.333px)
- • Example: On 1200px viewport, 25vh = 225pt
Frequency Asked Questions
What are points (pt) used for?
Points are traditional typography units used primarily in print design, where 1pt = 1/72 of an inch. They're also used in CSS for print stylesheets and cross-media designs.
How do I convert vh to points?
Multiply vh by viewport height in pixels and by 72 (points per inch), then divide by 100 and by 96 (standard screen DPI). This gives the equivalent point value.
Why convert vh to pt?
Converting vh to pt is useful when designing for both screen and print, creating PDF outputs from web content, or maintaining consistency across different media formats.
Are points the same on screen and print?
Not exactly. On screen, 1pt ≈ 1.333px (at 96 DPI), but in print at higher resolutions, the physical size remains 1/72 inch regardless of DPI.