EM to IN Converter
Use this free online em to inches converter tool to convert parent-relative em units to physical inches. Inches are an absolute unit used in print where 1 inch equals 96 pixels. This tool helps convert web typography to print measurements.
To convert em to inches, multiply the em value by the parent font-size to get pixels, then divide by 96. The default parent font-size is 16px. This conversion is valuable for print stylesheets and PDF generation.
Conversion Formula
in = (em × parent font-size) ÷ 96
For example, to convert 6em to inches with 16px parent font-size, calculate (6 × 16) ÷ 96 = 1in. Similarly, 3em equals 0.5 inches because (3 × 16) ÷ 96 = 0.5.
EM to IN Converter Conversion Table (Parent: 16px)
| EM | IN |
|---|---|
| 0.0625em | 0.0104in |
| 0.25em | 0.0417in |
| 0.5em | 0.0833in |
| 0.75em | 0.125in |
| 1em | 0.1667in |
| 1.25em | 0.2083in |
| 1.5em | 0.25in |
| 2em | 0.3333in |
| 2.5em | 0.4167in |
| 3em | 0.5in |
| 4em | 0.6667in |
| 6em | 1in |
| 8em | 1.333in |
| 10em | 1.667in |
| 11em | 1.833in |
| 12em | 2in |
| 13em | 2.167in |
| 14em | 2.333in |
| 16em | 2.667in |
| 20em | 3.333in |
| 30em | 5in |
| 36em | 6in |
| 48em | 8in |
| 50em | 8.333in |
| 60em | 10in |
| 62em | 10.33in |
| 64em | 10.67in |
| 70em | 11.67in |
| 75em | 12.5in |
| 80em | 13.33in |
| 90em | 15in |
| 100em | 16.67in |
| 120em | 20in |
What is EM?
EM is a relative CSS unit that scales based on the parent element's font size, making it highly context-dependent. By default, 1em equals the parent element's font-size value, creating a cascading effect through nested elements. While EM offers flexibility for component-level scaling, its cascading nature can make it unpredictable compared to REM in complex layouts.
What is IN?
Inches (in) are an absolute CSS unit representing physical inches, primarily used for print media. In web contexts, 1 inch equals 96 pixels based on the CSS specification. While rarely used for screen design, inches are essential for print stylesheets and ensuring accurate physical dimensions in printed documents.