IN to EM Converter
Use this free online inches to em converter tool to convert physical inches to em units. Inches are an absolute print unit while EM is a scalable web unit based on parent font-size. Essential for converting print measurements to responsive web design.
To convert inches to em, multiply by 96 to get pixels, then divide by the parent font-size. The default parent font-size is 16px. This helps translate physical measurements to parent-relative web units.
Conversion Formula
em = (in × 96) ÷ parent font-size
For example, to convert 1 inch to em with 16px parent font-size, calculate (1 × 96) ÷ 16 = 6em. Similarly, 0.5 inches equals 3em because (0.5 × 96) ÷ 16 = 3.
IN to EM Converter Conversion Table (Parent: 16px)
| IN | EM |
|---|---|
| 0.1in | 0.6em |
| 0.25in | 1.5em |
| 0.5in | 3em |
| 0.75in | 4.5em |
| 1in | 6em |
| 1.5in | 9em |
| 2in | 12em |
| 3in | 18em |
| 4in | 24em |
| 5in | 30em |
| 6in | 36em |
| 8in | 48em |
| 10in | 60em |
| 12in | 72em |
| 14in | 84em |
| 16in | 96em |
| 18in | 108em |
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.
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.