Easy Tool for Converting EMs to Pixels
When designing responsive layouts, it’s often necessary to convert EM units to pixels. EM units are flexible and scale with the font size, making them ideal for adaptable designs. However, converting EM to pixels can be useful for visual verification or fine-tuning design elements. The EM to PX Converter helps you quickly make these conversions with accuracy, saving you time and effort.
To convert EM to pixels (px), use the following formula:
Pixel Value = EM Value * Base Font Size
For example, if your base font size is 16px, then:
0.5em
becomes 0.5 * 16 = 8px
1em
becomes 1 * 16 = 16px
2em
becomes 2 * 16 = 32px
This formula allows you to calculate any EM value in pixels based on your chosen base font size.
Below is a conversion table for commonly used EM values, based on a base font size of 16px.
EM Value | Pixels (px) |
---|---|
0.25em | 4px |
0.5em | 8px |
0.75em | 12px |
1em | 16px |
1.25em | 20px |
1.5em | 24px |
1.75em | 28px |
2em | 32px |
2.25em | 36px |
2.5em | 40px |
2.75em | 44px |
3em | 48px |
Pixels provide precise control over element sizing, which is helpful for testing and refining visual layouts. The EM to PX Converter allows you to balance the flexibility of EM units with the precision of pixels, ensuring consistency across different devices for responsive design.
For fast and accurate conversions, try our EM to PX Converter to simplify your design process!