EM to PT Converter
Use this free online em to pt converter tool to convert parent-relative em units to points for print design. Points are a traditional print unit where 1pt equals 1/72nd of an inch. This converter bridges web typography and print stylesheets.
To convert em to points, multiply the em value by the parent font-size to get pixels, then multiply by 72 and divide by 96. The default parent font-size is 16px. This conversion is essential for adapting web designs to print media.
Conversion Formula
pt = (em × parent font-size × 72) ÷ 96
For example, to convert 1em to points with 16px parent font-size, calculate (1 × 16 × 72) ÷ 96 = 12pt. Similarly, 3em equals 36pt because (3 × 16 × 72) ÷ 96 = 36.
EM to PT Converter Conversion Table (Parent: 16px)
| EM | PT |
|---|---|
| 0.0625em | 0.75pt |
| 0.25em | 3pt |
| 0.5em | 6pt |
| 0.75em | 9pt |
| 1em | 12pt |
| 1.25em | 15pt |
| 1.5em | 18pt |
| 2em | 24pt |
| 2.5em | 30pt |
| 3em | 36pt |
| 4em | 48pt |
| 6em | 72pt |
| 8em | 96pt |
| 10em | 120pt |
| 11em | 132pt |
| 12em | 144pt |
| 13em | 156pt |
| 14em | 168pt |
| 16em | 192pt |
| 20em | 240pt |
| 30em | 360pt |
| 36em | 432pt |
| 48em | 576pt |
| 50em | 600pt |
| 60em | 720pt |
| 62em | 744pt |
| 64em | 768pt |
| 70em | 840pt |
| 75em | 900pt |
| 80em | 960pt |
| 90em | 1080pt |
| 100em | 1200pt |
| 120em | 1440pt |
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 PT?
Points (pt) are an absolute CSS unit traditionally used in print design, where 1pt equals 1/72nd of an inch. In web contexts, points are often converted at a 3:4 ratio with pixels (3pt = 4px). While less common in modern web design, points remain relevant for print stylesheets and PDF generation.