EM to PC Converter
Use this free online em to picas converter tool to convert parent-relative em units to picas. Picas are a traditional typography unit where 1 pica equals 12 points or 16 pixels. This converter adapts web typography to traditional typographic systems.
To convert em to picas, multiply the em value by the parent font-size to get pixels, then multiply by 6 and divide by 96. The default parent font-size is 16px. This bridges modern web units and classic print typography.
Conversion Formula
pc = (em × parent font-size × 6) ÷ 96
For example, to convert 1em to picas with 16px parent font-size, calculate (1 × 16 × 6) ÷ 96 = 1pc. Similarly, 6em equals 6pc because (6 × 16 × 6) ÷ 96 = 6.
EM to PC Converter Conversion Table (Parent: 16px)
| EM | PC |
|---|---|
| 0.0625em | 0.0625pc |
| 0.25em | 0.25pc |
| 0.5em | 0.5pc |
| 0.75em | 0.75pc |
| 1em | 1pc |
| 1.25em | 1.25pc |
| 1.5em | 1.5pc |
| 2em | 2pc |
| 2.5em | 2.5pc |
| 3em | 3pc |
| 4em | 4pc |
| 6em | 6pc |
| 8em | 8pc |
| 10em | 10pc |
| 11em | 11pc |
| 12em | 12pc |
| 13em | 13pc |
| 14em | 14pc |
| 16em | 16pc |
| 20em | 20pc |
| 30em | 30pc |
| 36em | 36pc |
| 48em | 48pc |
| 50em | 50pc |
| 60em | 60pc |
| 62em | 62pc |
| 64em | 64pc |
| 70em | 70pc |
| 75em | 75pc |
| 80em | 80pc |
| 90em | 90pc |
| 100em | 100pc |
| 120em | 120pc |
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 PC?
Picas (pc) are an absolute CSS unit from traditional typography, where 1 pica equals 12 points or 1/6th of an inch. In web contexts, 1pc equals 16 pixels. Picas are rarely used in modern web design but remain relevant for print-focused projects and legacy typographic systems.