Convert rem to points
Rem (rem) to point (pt). One rem equals 12 points.
Formula
Rem to point conversion table
| Rem | Points | Points | Rem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rem | 12 pt | 1 pt | 0.083333 rem |
| 2 rem | 24 pt | 2 pt | 0.166667 rem |
| 3 rem | 36 pt | 3 pt | 0.25 rem |
| 5 rem | 60 pt | 5 pt | 0.416667 rem |
| 10 rem | 120 pt | 10 pt | 0.833333 rem |
| 20 rem | 240 pt | 20 pt | 1.6667 rem |
| 50 rem | 600 pt | 50 pt | 4.1667 rem |
| 100 rem | 1200 pt | 100 pt | 8.3333 rem |
| 500 rem | 6000 pt | 500 pt | 41.6667 rem |
| 1000 rem | 12000 pt | 1000 pt | 83.3333 rem |
To convert rem to points, multiply the number of rem by 12. One rem equals 12 points, and one point equals 0.083333 rem, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 rem comes to 120 pt. 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 rem values already worked out in points, plus the reverse point to rem direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many points are in a rem?
One rem equals 12 points. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of rem by 12 to get points.
What is the formula to convert rem to points?
Use points = rem × 12. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert points back to rem?
Go the other way by using one point equals 0.083333 rem. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this rem to point 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.