PC to REM Converter
Use this free online pc to rem converter tool to convert picas to root em units. Picas are a traditional print unit while REM is a scalable web unit. This converter bridges print typography with responsive web design.
To convert picas to rem, multiply by 16 to get pixels, then divide by the root font-size. The default root font-size is 16px. This enables traditional typography to work with scalable web designs.
Conversion Formula
rem = (pc × 16) ÷ root font-size
For example, to convert 1pc to rem with 16px root font-size, calculate (1 × 16) ÷ 16 = 1rem. Similarly, 3pc equals 3rem because (3 × 16) ÷ 16 = 3.
PC to REM Converter Conversion Table (Root: 16px)
| PC | REM |
|---|---|
| 0.5pc | 0.5rem |
| 1pc | 1rem |
| 1.5pc | 1.5rem |
| 2pc | 2rem |
| 3pc | 3rem |
| 4pc | 4rem |
| 5pc | 5rem |
| 6pc | 6rem |
| 8pc | 8rem |
| 10pc | 10rem |
| 12pc | 12rem |
| 15pc | 15rem |
| 18pc | 18rem |
| 20pc | 20rem |
| 24pc | 24rem |
| 30pc | 30rem |
| 36pc | 36rem |
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.
What is REM?
REM (Root EM) is a relative CSS unit based on the root element's font size, typically 16px by default in most browsers. Unlike EM units which cascade based on parent elements, REM provides consistent sizing throughout the document. This makes REM ideal for creating scalable, accessible designs that respect user font-size preferences.