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Convert Point to REM.

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

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Value in REM = 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 REM

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

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

Point (pt)

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

What is a REM?

REM (rem)

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

Point to REM Conversion Table

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

REM to Point Conversion Table

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

How do I convert points to rem?

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

What is the conversion factor from point to rem?

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

What is the reverse conversion from rem to point?

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