1em to px – Quick Converter & Guide
1em to px equals 16 pixels by default in most browsers, based on the standard font size of 16px.
How is em converted to px?
The em unit is relative to the font-size of its parent. If the root font-size is 16px, then:
1em = 16px, 1.5em = 24px, 2em = 32px, etc.
You can override the base size with CSS, so always check the context of the element.
Common em to px Conversion Table
| em | px (assuming 1em = 16px) |
|---|---|
| 0.5em | 8px |
| 0.75em | 12px |
| 1em | 16px |
| 1.25em | 20px |
| 1.5em | 24px |
| 2em | 32px |
| 3em | 48px |
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