About Point to EM Converter
Our Point to EM Converter was built for designers who want accuracy and simplicity. It removes the guesswork from font scaling and makes it easier to build websites that look great on all devices. Whether you’re coding by hand or using a design framework, this tool gives you the right EM values every time.
How to Use the Point to EM Converter
Using this tool is super simple:
- Enter the base font size (in pixels). The default value is 16px, which is standard for most browsers.
- Input your font size in points (pt).
- The tool will automatically convert it into EM units.
- You can easily copy the result using the “Copy EM” button.
If you want to start over, just click Reset, and everything clears instantly.
Why Use This Converter?
✅ Fast & Accurate: Instantly converts points to EM without any math.
✅ Responsive Design Ready: Helps you create flexible font sizes that scale perfectly.
✅ Free to Use: 100% free, no sign-up needed.
✅ User-Friendly Interface: Clean, simple, and mobile-friendly tool for everyone.
This converter is perfect for web designers, developers, and UI/UX professionals who want to switch from fixed units to relative, scalable ones.
Example
Let’s say your base font size is 16px, and you have a font size of 12pt.
1pt = 1.333px
So,
12pt × 1.333 = 16px
Now,
16px ÷ 16px (base font size) = 1em
✅ Result: 12pt = 1em
This means your 12pt text will be equal to 1em when your base font size is 16px.
FAQs
1. What is an EM in CSS?
An EM is a relative unit in CSS that scales based on the parent element’s font size. For example, 1em equals the current font size of the element.
2. How do you convert points to EM?
To convert points to EM, first convert points to pixels (1pt = 1.333px), then divide by the base font size (usually 16px).
3. Why use EM instead of points?
EM units are more flexible for responsive design. They adjust based on the parent font size, unlike points, which are fixed units.
4. Can I change the base font size?
Yes! You can easily change the base font size in the tool. It’s set to 16px by default but you can modify it to match your project.
5. Is this converter free?
Absolutely! This Point to EM Converter is completely free and available for unlimited use.