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CSS Unit Converter (PX, REM, EM)
Convert CSS units instantly between px, rem, and em with configurable root and context font sizes. Includes formula breakdowns, scale tables, and copy-ready CSS output.
How to use this tool
- Enter a value and choose source/target units for conversion.
- Set root font size for rem and context font size for em accuracy.
- Copy the converted value, CSS declaration, or generated token snippet.
Unit selection guidance
- Use px for fixed-size details like borders and hairlines.
- Use rem for global spacing and typography that scales from root settings.
- Use em for component-local scaling relative to inherited font size.
Workflow usage
- Convert legacy pixel scales into rem-based design tokens.
- Generate quick reference tables for common spacing values.
- Audit mixed-unit stylesheets and standardize to a consistent approach.
FAQ
- How do I convert px to rem?
- Divide pixel value by the root font size. Example: 24px at 16px root becomes 1.5rem.
- Why does em differ from rem?
- rem is based on root font size, while em is based on the current element's computed font size.
- Can I use this for spacing properties too?
- Yes. The same conversions apply to margin, padding, gap, width, and related length properties.
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