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Pixel to REM Converter

Convert CSS pixels to REM, EM, and Percentage units effortlessly. Build accessible, responsive websites with the correct relative units.

Default: 16px
REM
1rem
Root EM
EM
1em
Relative to Parent
Percentage (%)
100%
Font Scale
Tailwind Class (Approx)
text-base
Closest Match
Accessibility Ready
Custom Base Size
Modern CSS

Why use REM instead of Pixels?

In modern web development, using relative units like REM (Root EM) is crucial for accessibility. Pixels (px) are fixed units. If a user sets their browser's default font size to be larger (e.g., for visual impairment), pixel-based layouts won't scale correctly.

The Math Behind It

The calculation is simple: Pixels / Base Size = REM.

REM vs. EM

REM (Root EM)

Relative to the root (html) element font size. Consistent across the entire page. Best for font sizes, margins, and padding.

EM

Relative to the parent element's font size. Good for component-level scaling (e.g., padding inside a button scaling with the button text).

Workflow

Responsive Design

Essential for Frontend Devs.

Developers

Tailwind & Bootstrap

Modern CSS frameworks rely heavily on REM units. For example, Tailwind's `text-lg` is `1.125rem` (18px) and `w-4` is `1rem`. Use this tool to translate your Figma pixel values into framework-friendly units.

Scalable

Looks good on all devices.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a common trick (16px * 62.5% = 10px) to make math easier (e.g., 1.4rem = 14px). However, modern development often prefers sticking to the 16px standard to avoid confusion with third-party libraries.

Yes, browsers can render sub-pixel values (e.g., 14.5px). This tool supports decimal inputs for precise conversion.