EM to Percent Converter

Convert EM units to Percentage (%).

200%

Note: 1em = 100% of the parent property value.

About EM to Percent Converter

The EM to Percent converter helps developers translate between two fundamental relative CSS units. EM is based on the parent element's font size, while percentages (%) represent a proportion of the parent value. Understanding the relationship between these units is crucial for creating flexible, responsive designs.

Formula

Percent (%) = EM × 100

Examples

2em = 200%
1.5em = 150%
1em = 100%
0.875em = 87.5%

Reference

  • • 1em = 100%
  • • Percentage is relative to parent
  • • Used for font-size scaling
  • • Used for layout widths

Frequency Asked Questions

Is 1em always 100%?

Yes, relative to the parent property.

When to use % over EM?

Layout widths, heights, margins often use %.

When to use EM over %?

Typography and component sizing.

Decimal percentages?

Yes, allowed (e.g., 87.5%).