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Free CSS Unit Converter — All 14 Units at Once
Convert px, rem, em, pt, pc, in, cm, mm, vw, vh, vmin, vmax, ch, ex — all results in one click. Custom base font, viewport dimensions, formula hints, and instant copy.
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CSS Unit Converter
Convert any CSS value across 14 units — px, rem, em, pt, pc, in, cm, mm, vw, vh, vmin, vmax, ch, ex. See all equivalents at once.
Quick:
Absolute
px
—
base unit
pt
—
× 0.75
pc
—
= 16 px
in
—
= 96 px
cm
—
≈ 37.8 px
mm
—
≈ 3.78 px
Relative — font-based
rem
—
÷ base font
em
—
÷ parent font
ch
~
—
≈ 0.5 × em
ex
~
—
≈ 0.5 × em
Viewport-relative
vw
—
% of viewport W
vh
—
% of viewport H
vmin
—
% of min(W,H)
vmax
—
% of max(W,H)
About This Tool
What is CSS Unit Converter?
Our CSS Unit Converter covers all 14 standard CSS units in a single view: px, rem, em, pt, pc, in, cm, mm, vw, vh, vmin, vmax, ch, and ex. Enter a value and source unit, and every equivalent is calculated and displayed instantly — no switching between dropdowns, no retyping.
Quick-select preset chips (1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48…) let you fill common values in one tap, saving time on repetitive lookups. Paste a CSS value like "24px" or "1.5rem" from your clipboard and the tool automatically detects the unit and converts. Each result card shows a formula hint (÷ base font, × 0.75, = 96 px) so you always know exactly how the conversion is calculated.
Need to chain conversions? Click any result card to use that value and unit as the new source — no retyping required. For viewport-relative units, set exact viewport width and height, or click the screen button to use your actual screen dimensions. The tool uses the W3C standard of 96 DPI for all absolute unit conversions.
All processing happens locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server. Works offline, instantly, with no rate limits.
Features
Powerful Features
Everything you need in one amazing tool
All 14 CSS Units
px, rem, em, pt, pc, in, cm, mm, vw, vh, vmin, vmax, ch, ex — everything in one view.
Convert All at Once
See every unit equivalent simultaneously. No dropdowns, no back-and-forth.
Click Card to Switch
Click any result card to make it the source unit. Chain conversions instantly.
Quick Preset Chips
One-click common values: 1, 4, 8, 16, 24, 32, 48… Fill and convert in a tap.
Formula Hints
Each card shows how the conversion is calculated (÷ base font, × 0.75, = 96 px).
Custom Viewport & Screen
Set exact W × H for vw/vh/vmin/vmax, or auto-fill with your real screen dimensions.
Simple Process
How It Works
Get started in 4 easy steps
1
Enter or Pick a Value
Type a number, paste a CSS value like "1.5rem", or tap a quick preset chip to fill instantly.
2
Select Source Unit
Click the unit pill for px, rem, em, pt, vw, or any of the 14 supported units.
3
See All 14 Conversions
Every unit equivalent appears instantly — grouped as Absolute, Font-relative, and Viewport units.
4
Copy or Chain
Copy any value with one click. Or click a result card to use it as the new source and keep converting.
Why Us
Why Choose Our CSS Unit Converter?
Stand out from the competition
See Everything at Once
All 14 unit groups visible side by side. No switching tabs or adjusting dropdowns.
Click to Chain
Click any result card to instantly make it the new source. Convert across multiple unit steps effortlessly.
Preset Chips Save Time
Common spacing and typography values are one tap away. 80% of lookups covered instantly.
Learn While You Convert
Formula hints on every card show the math behind each conversion — great for developers learning CSS units.
Accurate Viewport Units
Set your exact viewport W × H, or use real screen dimensions for precise vw, vh, vmin, vmax results.
100% Private
All conversions run locally in your browser. No data sent to any server.
Use Cases
Perfect For
See how others are using this tool
Design to Code
Convert Figma/Sketch px values to rem/em for accessible CSS implementation.
Accessibility Compliance
Ensure WCAG compliance by using relative units that scale with user preferences.
Responsive Layouts
Use vh/vw for fluid typography and spacing that scales with viewport.
Stylesheet Migration
Convert entire stylesheets from px to rem for better maintainability.
Typography Systems
Build consistent typography scales using rem-based modular scales.
Cross-Browser Testing
Test how different units render across browsers and user font settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about CSS Unit Converter
Both are relative units, but they have different reference points. "rem" (root em) is always relative to the root <html> element's font size (typically 16px). "em" is relative to the parent element's font size, which can compound and become confusing. If you set font-size: 2em on an element inside another 2em element, it becomes 4× the base size. Rem avoids this cascading problem. Use rem for predictable, consistent sizing throughout your site.
Using rem respects user accessibility preferences. Users with vision impairments often increase their browser's default font size (via Settings → Font Size). With px, your text stays the same size regardless. With rem, your entire layout scales proportionally with the user's preference. This is required for WCAG accessibility compliance. Additionally, rem makes it easier to build consistent design systems - change the root font size and everything scales together.
vh (viewport height) and vw (viewport width) are percentage units based on viewport size. 1vh = 1% of viewport height, 100vh = full viewport height. They're perfect for full-screen sections, fluid typography (font-size: calc(1rem + 1vw)), and maintaining aspect ratios. Unlike %, which is relative to parent, vh/vw is always relative to the viewport. Great for responsive design but be careful on mobile where address bars can affect viewport height.
Most browsers default to 16px, so that's the standard. In your CSS, set html { font-size: 100%; } which respects user preferences rather than forcing a value. Then use rem throughout your stylesheet. Common pattern: 1rem = 16px, 0.875rem = 14px, 1.25rem = 20px. Some developers use html { font-size: 62.5%; } to make 1rem = 10px for easier math, but this breaks if users set a different base size.
Yes! You can and should use different units for different purposes. Use rem/em for font sizes and spacing to support user preferences. Use px for borders, box-shadows (1px border should always be 1 pixel). Use % for widths in grid layouts. Use vh/vw for full-height sections. Use ch (character width) for limiting text line length. Modern CSS calc() lets you combine units: calc(100vh - 60px) or calc(1rem + 2px).
The conversions use standard CSS formulas and are mathematically accurate. However, actual rendering depends on browser, OS, display settings, and user preferences. For example, rem conversions assume a 16px base font size by default, but users may have changed this in their browser settings. Viewport unit conversions depend on actual viewport dimensions. Always test your CSS in real browsers and devices, especially for critical layouts and typography.
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