Point to Em Converter

1 Point = 0.0833125 Em. To convert Points to Em, multiply by 0.0833125.

Result updates as you type
Recent: 1 Point = 0.0833125 Em

Formula

To convert Points to Em, multiply the value by 0.0833125. One Point equals 0.0833125 Em.

em = pt × 0.0833125

For a quick mental estimate, multiply Points by about 0.08 — the exact factor is 0.0833125.

Worked examples

  • 1 Point = 0.0833125 Em
  • 5 Points = 0.4165625 Em
  • 10 Points = 0.833125 Em
  • 100 Points = 8.3313 Em

Points to Em table

Points (pt) Em (em)
1 0.0833125
2 0.166625
3 0.2499375
4 0.33325
5 0.4165625
10 0.833125
25 2.0828
50 4.1656
100 8.3313
250 20.8281
500 41.6563
1000 83.3125

About Point and Em

Both the Point (pt) and the Em (em) measure typography. One Point is equal to 0.0833125 Em, so you can convert any measurement by multiplying by 0.0833125. The calculator above updates instantly, and the reference table lists common Point-to-Em values for quick lookups.

Unit definitions

Point (pt)
The Point (pt) is a unit of typography equal to 1.333 Pixels.
Em (em)
The Em (em) is a unit of typography equal to 16 Pixels.

Frequently asked questions

How do you convert Points to Em?
Multiply the number of Points by 0.0833125. For example, 1 Point × 0.0833125 = 0.0833125 Em.
How many Em are in a Point?
There are 0.0833125 Em in one Point.
What is 10 Points in Em?
10 Points is equal to 0.833125 Em.
How do you convert Em back to Points?
Multiply the number of Em by 12.003 to get Points. One Em equals 12.003 Points.