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Convert Point to EM.

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

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Value in EM = Value in Points × 0.083333 Multiply the value in points by the conversion factor 0.083333.

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How to Convert Points to EM

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

pt-to-em-formula.py
# Mathematical Formula
Value in EM = Value in Points × 0.083333
# Worked Example (5 pt)
5 pt × 0.083333 = 0.4167 em
What is a Point?

Point (pt)

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

What is a EM?

EM (em)

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

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

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
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert points to em?

Multiply the value in points by the conversion factor 0.083333. For example, to convert 5 points to em: 5 × 0.083333 = 0.4167 em.

What is the conversion factor from point to em?

The conversion factor is 0.083333. One point is equal to 0.083333 em.

What is the reverse conversion from em to point?

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

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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