Convert points to rem
Point (pt) to rem (rem). One point equals 0.083333 rem.
Formula
Point to rem conversion table
| Points | Rem | Rem | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.083333 rem | 1 rem | 12 pt |
| 2 pt | 0.166667 rem | 2 rem | 24 pt |
| 3 pt | 0.25 rem | 3 rem | 36 pt |
| 5 pt | 0.416667 rem | 5 rem | 60 pt |
| 10 pt | 0.833333 rem | 10 rem | 120 pt |
| 20 pt | 1.6667 rem | 20 rem | 240 pt |
| 50 pt | 4.1667 rem | 50 rem | 600 pt |
| 100 pt | 8.3333 rem | 100 rem | 1200 pt |
| 500 pt | 41.6667 rem | 500 rem | 6000 pt |
| 1000 pt | 83.3333 rem | 1000 rem | 12000 pt |
To convert points to rem, divide the number of points by 12. One point equals 0.083333 rem, and one rem equals 12 points, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 pt comes to 0.833333 rem. Enter your own figure in the converter above to get an instant answer, or use the swap button to flip the direction. This is a typography conversion, and like every tool on UnitGlide it runs locally in your browser with no account or upload required. The table further down shows a range of common point values already worked out in rem, plus the reverse rem to point direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many rem are in a point?
One point equals 0.083333 rem. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of points by 0.083333 to get rem.
What is the formula to convert points to rem?
Use rem = points ÷ 12. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert rem back to points?
Go the other way by using one rem equals 12 points. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this point to rem converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the fixed CSS pixel-to-point anchor (96px = 72pt per inch) together with the common 16px default browser root font-size used for rem; check your project's root font-size if it differs, and all math runs in your browser so nothing is rounded away on a server. For everyday use the displayed precision is more than enough.