Point to REM Converter

Enter a point size and your root font size in pixels. Get the rem value so your type scales with the root element.

REM0rem

Quick reference

How point to rem conversion works

Points are a print unit. Browsers treat 1pt as 4/3 px at 96 DPI. Rem is relative to the root font size. So you convert pt to px, then divide by the root pixel value.

Why use rem for type

  • Scales with user font-size settings
  • Avoids inheritance issues you get with em
  • One place (the root) controls scale

Watch the root

If your root is not 16px, change the base field. This converter uses whatever root you set. Check your html or :root font-size before trusting the number.