Ems to Point (DTP)s (em to pt)
Free online em to point (dtp) converter. Type a value, get an instant exact result — plus the formula, a ready-made conversion table, and reverse conversion.
TYPOGRAPHY CONVERTER — INSTANT RESULT
Formula: multiply the em value by 12 — i.e. pt = em × 12
Quick check: 1 em = 12 pt
Quick check: 1 em = 12 pt
Ems to Point (DTP)s conversion table
| Ems (em) | Point (DTP)s (pt) |
|---|---|
| 1 em | 12 pt |
| 2 em | 24 pt |
| 3 em | 36 pt |
| 4 em | 48 pt |
| 5 em | 60 pt |
| 6 em | 72 pt |
| 7 em | 84 pt |
| 8 em | 96 pt |
| 9 em | 108 pt |
| 10 em | 120 pt |
| 15 em | 180 pt |
| 20 em | 240 pt |
| 25 em | 300 pt |
| 30 em | 360 pt |
| 40 em | 480 pt |
| 50 em | 600 pt |
| 75 em | 900 pt |
| 100 em | 1,200 pt |
| 250 em | 3,000 pt |
| 500 em | 6,000 pt |
| 1,000 em | 12,000 pt |
How to convert ems to point (dtp)s
To convert ems to point (dtp)s, multiply the amount in ems by 12. For example, 10 em = 120 pt. To convert in the other direction, divide by the same factor, or use the ⇄ swap button above.
Convert typographic units between points, picas, pixels and millimeters. The DTP point is exactly 1/72 inch; CSS pixels are 1/96 inch, so 1 px = 0.75 pt.
Frequently asked questions
How many point (dtp)s are in one em?
One em is exactly 12 point (dtp)s.
How do I convert em to pt?
Multiply the em value by 12 to get pt. The converter at the top of this page does this automatically and works in both directions.
How much is 100 ems in point (dtp)s?
100 ems equals 1,200 point (dtp)s.