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Convert EM to Point.

Input the value of em below to convert instantly to points with standard conversions, definitions, and equations.

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Value in Points = Value in EM × 12 Multiply the value in em by the conversion factor 12.

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How to Convert EM to Points

To convert em to point, we use the official conversion formulas. Below is the mathematical formula, plain-English explanation, and a worked example.

em-to-pt-formula.py
# Mathematical Formula
Value in Points = Value in EM × 12
# Worked Example (5 em)
5 em × 12 = 60.0000 pt
What is a EM?

EM (em)

Parent element font size. In typical contexts, it matches root size (16px).

What is a Point?

Point (pt)

Typographic point, standard print unit equal to 1/72 of an inch. 1pt = 1.33px.

EM to Point Conversion Table

EM (em) Point (pt)
1 em 12 pt
2 em 24 pt
3 em 36 pt
5 em 60 pt
10 em 120 pt
15 em 180 pt
20 em 240 pt
25 em 300 pt
50 em 600 pt
100 em 1200 pt
250 em 3000.00001 pt
500 em 6000.00001 pt
1000 em 12000.00003 pt

Point to EM Conversion Table

Point (pt) EM (em)
1 pt 0.08333 em
2 pt 0.16667 em
3 pt 0.25 em
5 pt 0.41667 em
10 pt 0.83333 em
15 pt 1.25 em
20 pt 1.66667 em
25 pt 2.08333 em
50 pt 4.16667 em
100 pt 8.33333 em
250 pt 20.83333 em
500 pt 41.66667 em
1000 pt 83.33333 em
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert em to points?

Multiply the value in em by the conversion factor 12. For example, to convert 5 em to points: 5 × 12 = 60.0000 pt.

What is the conversion factor from em to point?

The conversion factor is 12. One em is equal to 12 points.

What is the reverse conversion from point to em?

To convert points back to em, multiply by 0.083333 (or divide the value by 12). One point is equal to 0.083333 em.

How many pixels are in 1 rem?

By default in modern browsers, 1 rem is equal to 16 pixels.

How do you convert pixels to rem?

Divide the pixel value by your base font size (usually 16). For example, 24px is 24 / 16 = 1.5 rem.

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