PT to EM Converter

Convert Points to EM.

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What Is PT to EM Converter? (Points to EM)

A PT to EM Converter converts point values into em units based on a selected font size. It is useful for responsive design.

How to Convert PT to EM?

PT to EM conversion helps you convert print-based point values into relative em units. This is useful for making typography scalable and responsive in web design.

How to use the PT to EM tool

The PT to EM tool allows you to easily convert PT to EM instantly. Simply enter a value in the input field above, and the corresponding conversion will be calculated automatically in real-time.

PT to EM Formula

em=
pt × (dpi / 72)parent font size
Where:
ptPoints — The points value you want to convert.
dpiDPI (Dots Per Inch) — The resolution density in dots per inch (default 96).
72Points per Inch — Standard typographic points per inch.
parent font sizeParent Font Size — The font size of the parent container element (default 16px).
emEM Units — The calculated EM equivalent.

PT to EM Conversion Table (Base Font 16px)

PT (pt)EM (em)
4pt0.3333em
5pt0.4167em
6pt0.5em
7pt0.5833em
8pt0.6667em
9pt0.75em
10pt0.8333em
11pt0.9167em
12pt1em
13pt1.0833em
14pt1.1667em
15pt1.25em
16pt1.3333em
17pt1.4167em
18pt1.5em
19pt1.5833em
20pt1.6667em
21pt1.75em
22pt1.8333em
24pt2em
26pt2.1667em
28pt2.3333em
30pt2.5em
32pt2.6667em
36pt3em
40pt3.3333em
44pt3.6667em
48pt4em
52pt4.3333em
56pt4.6667em
60pt5em
64pt5.3333em
72pt6em
80pt6.6667em
88pt7.3333em
96pt8em
120pt10em
144pt12em
160pt13.3333em
200pt16.6667em
240pt20em
288pt24em
300pt25em

Convert points to pixels first using PT to PX or convert to root relative values with PT to REM.