EM to Point Converter
Convert EM values to CSS point (pt) units. Set the parent font size (default 16px) — the formula is: pt = em × base × 0.75.
Last updated: May 21, 2026
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EM units are relative to the parent element's font size in pixels. Points (pt) are an absolute CSS unit where 1pt = 96/72 px ≈ 1.333px. Converting EM to pt requires knowing the base px size that 1em resolves to.
The formula is: **pt = em × base × 0.75** (since 1px = 0.75pt). At the 16px default, 1em = 12pt — the classic body text size in print.
How to Use EM to Point Converter
Set the parent font size (default 16px)
Enter EM values, comma or newline separated
Copy the pt output or use the reference table
Common Use Cases
- Developers writing @media print stylesheets who need to express em-based sizes as pt.
- Designers translating screen EM sizes to typographic points for print production.
- Front-end engineers auditing print CSS that mixes em and pt values.
Example Input and Output
Convert common EM values to pt at the default 16px base.
0.75
1
1.25
1.50.75em → 9pt
1em → 12pt
1.25em → 15pt
1.5em → 18ptPrivacy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 1em = 12pt at the default base?
1em at 16px base = 16px. 16px × 0.75 = 12pt. This is why 12pt is the universal default body text size — it matches 1em at the browser default font size.
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