Points to Em
1 Point = 0.08333333333 Em
0.08333333333
About these units
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.
Em
The em is a relative unit equal to the current element's font size, so spacing and sizing scale with the text.
Conversion formula
To convert Point to Em, multiply the value by 0.08333333333.
Quick reference
| Points | Em |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.08333333333 |
| 2 | 0.1666666667 |
| 5 | 0.4166666667 |
| 10 | 0.8333333333 |
| 100 | 8.333333333 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Em are in one Point?
- 1 Point = 0.08333333333 Em.
- How many Points are in one Em?
- 1 Em = 12 Points.