Typography unit converter
Convert CSS lengths using your font context.
Formula
96 px = 72 pt = 6 pc; em = px/font; rem = px/root.
How to use
- Enter a value and its CSS unit.
- Set the em reference and root font sizes in px.
- Read the equivalent values.
Examples
- 16 px = 12 pt = 1 pc; with 16 px fonts, 1 em = 1 rem.
Frequently asked questions
How many pixels is 12 pt?
12 pt equals 16 CSS px.
Which font sizes should I enter?
For em use the element font size, or the parent font size when setting font-size. For rem use the root size.
Are CSS pixels screen pixels?
Not necessarily. Device scale and zoom affect display. This excludes historical point systems.
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