Em (em)
Relative to the current 12 pt reference size used here.
Result
1 em = 12 points
Em at a glance
| Unit name | Em (plural: ems) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | em |
| Quantity measured | Typography |
| Measurement system | Metric |
| Also known as | ems |
| Definition exact? | Yes — exact by definition |
1 em in other typography units
| Unit | 1 em equals |
|---|---|
| Point | 12 pt |
| Pica | 1 pc |
| Pixel | 16 px |
| Inch (typography) | 0.166666667 in |
| Millimeter (typography) | 4.23333333 mm |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a em?
- Relative to the current 12 pt reference size used here.
- What is the symbol for the em?
- The symbol for the em is em. It measures typography.
- How many points are in a em?
- 1 em = 12 points.
- How many pixels are in a em?
- 1 em = 16 pixels.