Em to Points
1 Em = 12 Points
12
About these units
Em
The em is a relative unit equal to the current element's font size, so spacing and sizing scale with the text.
Points
The point is a print unit equal to 1/72 of an inch, traditionally used to size type. 12 pt is a common body text size.
Conversion formula
To convert Em to Point, multiply the value by 12.
Quick reference
| Em | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 10 | 120 |
| 100 | 1,200 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Points are in one Em?
- 1 Em = 12 Points.
- How many Em are in one Point?
- 1 Point = 0.08333333333 Em.