This px to em reference table shows the value in em for a range of value in pixels values, assuming a base font size of 16 px. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our PX to EM Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Value in pixels | Value in em |
|---|---|
| 6 | 0.3750 |
| 12 | 0.7500 |
| 18 | 1.1250 |
| 24 | 1.5000 |
| 36 | 2.2500 |
| 48 | 3.0000 |
| 72 | 4.5000 |
| 120 | 7.5000 |
| 170 | 10.6250 |
| 240 | 15.0000 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your value in pixels and read across to the value in em. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the PX to EM Calculator for a precise answer.
Need a value that is not in the table? — the PX to EM Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.
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