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CSS Unit Converter

Convert between px, rem, em, and percentage instantly.
Customize base values for accurate conversions.

1rem
16px / 16px = 1.0000rem

About CSS Units

PX (Pixels) - Absolute units. 1px is always 1 pixel on the screen.
REM (Root EM) - Relative to the root element's font size. Default is 16px in most browsers.
EM - Relative to the parent element's font size. Useful for component-level scaling.
% (Percentage) - Relative to the parent container's width (for width values) or other properties.

When to Use Each Unit

Use REM for:

  • Font sizes
  • Spacing (margin, padding)
  • Accessibility-friendly layouts

Use EM for:

  • Component-specific spacing
  • Button padding relative to text
  • Icon sizes relative to text

Use PX for:

  • Borders
  • Box shadows
  • Fine-tuned adjustments

Use % for:

  • Responsive widths
  • Fluid layouts
  • Grid column sizes