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CSS Unit Converter (PX, REM, EM, %, PT)

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About this tool, examples & FAQ

Convert CSS typography and layout units between pixels (px), rem, em, points (pt), and percent (%) with configurable root and parent font sizes.

Key facts

Verified capabilities and limits of this utility
Supported CSS unitsPixels (px), Root EM (rem), Relative EM (em), Points (pt), and Percent (%)
Configurable root font sizeAdjustable root font size (default 16px) and parent container font size
CSS stylesheet supportBatch converts pixel values inside complete CSS declaration blocks
Decimal precisionConfigurable rounding precision from 0 to 6 decimal digits
Max input size10 KB
Execution deadline2 s
Processing locationBrowser-only: calculations and CSS transformations run in a local Web Worker

How to use

  1. Enter a single CSS value with or without unit (e.g. 24px, 1.5rem), or paste a full CSS stylesheet block.
  2. Select your target operation: PX → REM, REM → PX, All Units Table, or Convert CSS Code Block.
  3. Adjust the Root Base Font Size (default is 16px) or Parent Container Font Size as needed.
  4. Adjust the decimal precision setting for rounding.
  5. Click 'Run' or press Ctrl+Enter to convert the units.

Example

Convert 24px to all units

Input

24px

Example output

┌────────────┬──────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Unit       │ Value (Base: 16px, Parent: 16px)     │
├────────────┼──────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Pixels     │ 24px                                 │
│ REM        │ 1.5rem                               │
│ EM         │ 1.5em                                │
│ Points     │ 18pt                                 │
│ Percent    │ 150%                                 │
└────────────┴──────────────────────────────────────┘

Edge cases

CSS stylesheet blocks

When whole CSS blocks are detected, declarations like `font-size: 32px` are converted to `2rem` without altering surrounding syntax or selectors.

Configurable root base

Supports non-standard base font sizes (such as 10px from 62.5% html hacks or 18px for large type scales).

Parent vs root relative units

Distinguishes between root-relative `rem` and container-relative `em` or `%` based on distinct root and parent font size settings.

How it works

  1. Detects whether the input is a single scalar measurement or a CSS declaration block.
  2. Normalizes the numerical value and source unit into base pixel dimensions.
  3. Divides base pixels by the root font size (16px default) to compute `rem` units.
  4. Divides base pixels by the parent container font size to compute relative `em` and `%` values.
  5. Converts between pixels (96 DPI) and typographical points (72 DPI) using standard screen conversion factors.

Related workflows

Frequently asked questions

Why is REM preferred over PX in modern web design?

Using REM allows typography and layout spacing to adapt dynamically to the user's browser-level font size preferences. Hardcoded PX values ignore accessibility settings, making pages hard to read for users with vision impairments.

What is the standard browser default font size?

All modern desktop and mobile browsers default to 16px for root font size unless modified by user preferences.

Can I convert an entire Tailwind or CSS file?

Yes! Paste the CSS block and choose 'Convert CSS Code Block' or 'PX → REM'. All pixel values within style rules will be replaced with their calculated rem counterparts.

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