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Convert EM to REM.

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

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Value in REM = Value in EM × 1 Multiply the value in em by the conversion factor 1.

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How to Convert EM to REM

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

em-to-rem-formula.py
# Mathematical Formula
Value in REM = Value in EM × 1
# Worked Example (5 em)
5 em × 1 = 5.0000 rem
What is a EM?

EM (em)

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

What is a REM?

REM (rem)

Font size of the root element (assumed to be 16px by default).

EM to REM Conversion Table

EM (em) REM (rem)
1 em 1 rem
2 em 2 rem
3 em 3 rem
5 em 5 rem
10 em 10 rem
15 em 15 rem
20 em 20 rem
25 em 25 rem
50 em 50 rem
100 em 100 rem
250 em 250 rem
500 em 500 rem
1000 em 1000 rem

REM to EM Conversion Table

REM (rem) EM (em)
1 rem 1 em
2 rem 2 em
3 rem 3 em
5 rem 5 em
10 rem 10 em
15 rem 15 em
20 rem 20 em
25 rem 25 em
50 rem 50 em
100 rem 100 em
250 rem 250 em
500 rem 500 em
1000 rem 1000 em
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert em to rem?

Multiply the value in em by the conversion factor 1. For example, to convert 5 em to rem: 5 × 1 = 5.0000 rem.

What is the conversion factor from em to rem?

The conversion factor is 1. One em is equal to 1 rem.

What is the reverse conversion from rem to em?

To convert rem back to em, multiply by 1 (or divide the value by 1). One rem is equal to 1 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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