REM to PC Converter
Use this free online rem to picas converter tool to convert root em units to picas. Picas are a traditional typography unit where 1 pica equals 12 points or 16 pixels. This converter helps adapt web typography to traditional typographic systems.
To convert rem to picas, multiply the rem value by the root font-size to get pixels, then multiply by 6 and divide by 96. The default root font-size is 16px. This bridges modern web units and classic typography.
Conversion Formula
pc = (rem × root font-size × 6) ÷ 96
For example, to convert 1rem to picas with 16px root font-size, calculate (1 × 16 × 6) ÷ 96 = 1pc. Similarly, 6rem equals 6pc because (6 × 16 × 6) ÷ 96 = 6.
REM to PC Converter Conversion Table (Root: 16px)
| REM | PC |
|---|---|
| 0.0625rem | 0.0625pc |
| 0.25rem | 0.25pc |
| 0.5rem | 0.5pc |
| 0.75rem | 0.75pc |
| 1rem | 1pc |
| 1.25rem | 1.25pc |
| 1.5rem | 1.5pc |
| 2rem | 2pc |
| 2.5rem | 2.5pc |
| 3rem | 3pc |
| 4rem | 4pc |
| 6rem | 6pc |
| 8rem | 8pc |
| 10rem | 10pc |
| 11rem | 11pc |
| 12rem | 12pc |
| 13rem | 13pc |
| 14rem | 14pc |
| 16rem | 16pc |
| 20rem | 20pc |
| 30rem | 30pc |
| 36rem | 36pc |
| 48rem | 48pc |
| 50rem | 50pc |
| 60rem | 60pc |
| 62rem | 62pc |
| 64rem | 64pc |
| 70rem | 70pc |
| 75rem | 75pc |
| 80rem | 80pc |
| 90rem | 90pc |
| 100rem | 100pc |
| 120rem | 120pc |
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 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.