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1 em = 12 pt
1 Em equals 12 Points

Ems to Points Conversion Table

Standard benchmark values from 1 to 1,000 em in pt.

Ems (em) Points (pt)
1 em 12 pt
2 em 24 pt
5 em 60 pt
10 em 120 pt
25 em 300 pt
50 em 600 pt
100 em 1200 pt
250 em 3000 pt
500 em 6000 pt
1000 em 12000 pt

Convert Ems to Points

Convert ems to points (em to pt) with our instant calculator. 1 em = 12 pt. Includes exact formula and reference tables.

How to Convert Ems to Points (em to pt)

1 Em (em) is equal to 12 Points (pt). Multiply the em value by 12

Quick Answer 1 em = 12 pt
Formula pt = em × 12
Inverse Factor 1 pt = 0.083333 em

Unit Definitions & Metrology Context

In standard digital design and CSS specifications (W3C CSS Values Module), the reference pixel (px) is calibrated to 1/96th of an inch (96 DPI baseline).

About Ems (em): Em (em) is a unit in the Typography measurement category. It is widely used in relative font size (16 px standard). Relative to the typography base unit, 1 em equals 16 Pixels (px).

About Points (pt): Point (pt) is a unit in the Typography measurement category. It is widely used in 1/72 inch (print, typography & ios font size). Relative to the typography base unit, 1 pt equals 1.333333 Pixels (px).

Need to convert in the opposite direction? Visit our Convert Points to Ems (pt to em) calculator (1 pt = 0.083333 em).

Step-by-Step Worked Examples (em to pt)

  • Convert 5 Ems to Points: Applying the formula (pt = em × 12): starting with 5 em, multiply the em value by 12 to get 60 pt.
  • Convert 10 Ems to Points: Applying the formula (pt = em × 12): starting with 10 em, multiply the em value by 12 to get 120 pt.
  • Convert 50 Ems to Points: Applying the formula (pt = em × 12): starting with 50 em, multiply the em value by 12 to get 600 pt.

Popular Typography Conversions

Pixel ⇄ Rem
Divide pixels by 16 to get root rems (assuming default 16px browser base font size).
Rem ⇄ Pixel
Multiply rem by 16 to get the computed pixel value (1.5 rem = 24 px).
Point ⇄ Pixel
Multiply typography points by 4/3 (~1.333) to get CSS pixels (12 pt = 16 px).
Pixel ⇄ Point
Multiply CSS pixels by 0.75 (3/4) to get typography points (16 px = 12 pt).
Pica ⇄ Pixel
1 pica equals exactly 12 points or 16 CSS pixels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Verified answers and formulas for converting ems to points.

How many points are in 1 em?

There are 12 points (pt) in 1 em (em). Conversely, 1 point equals 0.083333 ems.

How do you convert ems to points?

To convert ems (em) to points (pt), use the formula: pt = em × 12. Multiply the em value by 12. For example, 10 em equals 120 pt.

How do I convert back from points to ems?

To convert in the reverse direction from points (pt) to ems (em), use the inverse formula: em = pt / 12. Divide the point value by 12 (1 pt = 0.083333 em).

What is the difference between em (em) and point (pt)?

Both em and point measure typography. Em (em) is a unit in the Typography measurement category. It is widely used in relative font size (16 px standard). Relative to the typography base unit, 1 em equals 16 Pixels (px). Point (pt) is a unit in the Typography measurement category. It is widely used in 1/72 inch (print, typography & ios font size). Relative to the typography base unit, 1 pt equals 1.333333 Pixels (px).

How do you convert pixels (px) to rem?

Divide the pixel value by 16 (assuming default root font size of 16px). For example, 16px = 1rem, 24px = 1.5rem, and 32px = 2rem.