PT to REM Converter
Use this free online pt to rem converter tool to convert points to root em units. Points are a traditional print unit while REM is a scalable web unit based on root font-size. This converter bridges print typography and responsive web design.
To convert points to rem, first convert to pixels by multiplying by 96 and dividing by 72, then divide by the root font-size. The default root font-size is 16px. This conversion is valuable when adapting print designs to web.
Conversion Formula
rem = (pt × 96 ÷ 72) ÷ root font-size
For example, to convert 12pt to rem with 16px root font-size, calculate (12 × 96 ÷ 72) ÷ 16 = 1rem. Similarly, 36pt equals 3rem because (36 × 96 ÷ 72) ÷ 16 = 3.
PT to REM Converter Conversion Table (Root: 16px)
| PT | REM |
|---|---|
| 6pt | 0.5rem |
| 8pt | 0.6667rem |
| 9pt | 0.75rem |
| 10pt | 0.8333rem |
| 11pt | 0.9167rem |
| 12pt | 1rem |
| 14pt | 1.167rem |
| 16pt | 1.333rem |
| 18pt | 1.5rem |
| 20pt | 1.667rem |
| 24pt | 2rem |
| 28pt | 2.333rem |
| 32pt | 2.667rem |
| 36pt | 3rem |
| 48pt | 4rem |
| 60pt | 5rem |
| 72pt | 6rem |
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.
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.