EM to PT Converter EM to Points Calculations in Real Time.

The fact that web and print design have typography consistency is important. EM to PT Converter by ToolsMate is a highly simplistic yet useful tool that aids the designer, developers and typographers to convert the EM into the PT (Points) units with maximum precision and comfort. The tool can be used in both responsive or professional print layout as the font sizes will be visualized on all platforms equally.

What Is an EM to PT Converter?

EM to PT Converter will make it possible to translate the relative font sizes (in EM) to the absolute units (in PT).

EM is also commonly used in web design because it is scaled against the parent font and hence flexible and responsive. However, where precision is needed, as in the case of print layouts or fixed-size layouts in general, EM needs to be converted to PT.

With ToolsMate converter you may:

• Obtaining correct PT values with EM immediately.
• Point-and-Shoot conversion between EM and PT.
• Make sure that typography is similar even in digital and printed copies.

This will save the trial and error of font sizing that will allow you to spend your time on making clean, readable and beautifully scaled designs.

Formula of EM to PT conversion.

The relationship between the EM and PT is dependent on the base font size. To compute the font size, you may use the following basic formula 1 EM= font size.

Points (PT) =EM Base Font Size (in pixels) 7296.

Why 72 ÷ 96?

The average resolution per inch on the screen is 96 pixels an inch, and the width of a point is 1/72 of an inch. It is a ratio applied on the conversion of digital values into print-accurate point values.

Example Calculation

Let’s say:

The base font size = 16px

You want to convert 1.5em to PT

Using the formula:

PT = 1.5 × 16 × (72 ÷ 96)

PT = 1.5 × 16 × 0.75

PT = 18pt

Therefore, the 1.5em width is 18pt in case of 16px base font.

With this tool, there is no need to compute it manually, one needs to input the EM value, and the tool would provide the PT size.

The EM to PT Converter process.

The ToolsMate EM to PT Converter is easy and fast to use. Follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Enter the EM Value

Input the EM value that you would wish to convert to the input field. For example, enter 2em.

Step 2: Choose the Base Font Size (Optional)

Most web browsers have a default font base size of 16px and since you are designing, you are able to change that.

Step 3: PT Conversion Get Instant.

The value of the equivalent point (PT) will be computed automatically and displayed on the tool. The results will also be displayed without the need to refresh the page.

Step 4: Reverse the Conversion (Optional)

Want to convert PT back to EM? No issues – the only thing you have to do is to switch the fields you enter and the tool will automatically calculate the reverse calculation.

One can easily experiment with fonts of different size and ensure that web and print designs can be matched.

Knowledge of EM and PT Units.

What Is EM?

EM (em) is a typographical unit of measure.

It also relies on the font size of the parent element i.e. with a base font size of 16px, 1em = 16px. EM units particularly prove useful with regards to responsive web design that allows text to expand conventionally to the devices.

E.g. 1.5em = 24 pixel in the event of a 16 pixel base font.

Application: Ideal and scalable flexible typography of applications and websites.

What Is PT?

PT (Point) is a unit of measurement that is an absolute measure commonly applied in the print manufacture.

Each point is 1/72 inch or 1/ 72 an inch = 1 mm, or slightly larger than the spacing between pixels in a digitized photo.

• Exercise: The size of 12pt font is 1/6th of an inch.
• Practice: Ideal in retaining a similar print impression on hard copy source.

In EM to PT conversion, there is no issue when converting digital design to the process of print production.

Conversion Table of EM to PT.

The look up table of the popular conversions (based on the base size of 16) is shown below in a rush: