REM to PT Converter
Use this free online rem to pt converter tool to convert root em units to points for print design. Points are a traditional print unit where 1pt equals 1/72nd of an inch. This converter is valuable when adapting web typography to print stylesheets.
To convert rem to points, multiply the rem value by the root font-size to get pixels, then multiply by 72 and divide by 96. The default root font-size is 16px. This conversion bridges web typography and print design.
Conversion Formula
pt = (rem × root font-size × 72) ÷ 96
For example, to convert 1rem to points with 16px root font-size, calculate (1 × 16 × 72) ÷ 96 = 12pt. Similarly, 3rem equals 36pt because (3 × 16 × 72) ÷ 96 = 36.
REM to PT Converter Conversion Table (Root: 16px)
| REM | PT |
|---|---|
| 0.0625rem | 0.75pt |
| 0.25rem | 3pt |
| 0.5rem | 6pt |
| 0.75rem | 9pt |
| 1rem | 12pt |
| 1.25rem | 15pt |
| 1.5rem | 18pt |
| 2rem | 24pt |
| 2.5rem | 30pt |
| 3rem | 36pt |
| 4rem | 48pt |
| 6rem | 72pt |
| 8rem | 96pt |
| 10rem | 120pt |
| 11rem | 132pt |
| 12rem | 144pt |
| 13rem | 156pt |
| 14rem | 168pt |
| 16rem | 192pt |
| 20rem | 240pt |
| 30rem | 360pt |
| 36rem | 432pt |
| 48rem | 576pt |
| 50rem | 600pt |
| 60rem | 720pt |
| 62rem | 744pt |
| 64rem | 768pt |
| 70rem | 840pt |
| 75rem | 900pt |
| 80rem | 960pt |
| 90rem | 1080pt |
| 100rem | 1200pt |
| 120rem | 1440pt |
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 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.