REM to IN Converter
Use this free online rem to inches converter tool to convert root em units to physical inches. Inches are an absolute unit primarily used in print, where 1 inch equals 96 pixels. This tool helps convert web typography to print measurements.
To convert rem to inches, multiply the rem value by the root font-size to get pixels, then divide by 96. The default root font-size is 16px. This conversion is essential for print stylesheets and PDF generation.
Conversion Formula
in = (rem × root font-size) ÷ 96
For example, to convert 6rem to inches with 16px root font-size, calculate (6 × 16) ÷ 96 = 1in. Similarly, 3rem equals 0.5 inches because (3 × 16) ÷ 96 = 0.5.
REM to IN Converter Conversion Table (Root: 16px)
| REM | IN |
|---|---|
| 0.0625rem | 0.0104in |
| 0.25rem | 0.0417in |
| 0.5rem | 0.0833in |
| 0.75rem | 0.125in |
| 1rem | 0.1667in |
| 1.25rem | 0.2083in |
| 1.5rem | 0.25in |
| 2rem | 0.3333in |
| 2.5rem | 0.4167in |
| 3rem | 0.5in |
| 4rem | 0.6667in |
| 6rem | 1in |
| 8rem | 1.333in |
| 10rem | 1.667in |
| 11rem | 1.833in |
| 12rem | 2in |
| 13rem | 2.167in |
| 14rem | 2.333in |
| 16rem | 2.667in |
| 20rem | 3.333in |
| 30rem | 5in |
| 36rem | 6in |
| 48rem | 8in |
| 50rem | 8.333in |
| 60rem | 10in |
| 62rem | 10.33in |
| 64rem | 10.67in |
| 70rem | 11.67in |
| 75rem | 12.5in |
| 80rem | 13.33in |
| 90rem | 15in |
| 100rem | 16.67in |
| 120rem | 20in |
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.
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.