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CM to EM Converter

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CM to EM Conversion Tool

Centimeter cm

EM em

Formula

CM to EM Conversion Formula

To convert centimeters (cm) to EM, you need a reference value in centimeters that represents 1 EM. Once you have this reference value, you can use the following formula:

EM = Centimeters / Reference Value

Example of CM to EM Conversion

Example 1: CM to EM Conversion

For example, if 1 EM equals 2.54 centimeters, and you want to convert 7.62 centimeters to EM, the calculation would be:

EM = 7.62 / 2.54 = 3 EM

CM to EM Conversion Table (up to 20 entries)

Assuming the reference value is 2.54 centimeters per EM:

Centimeters	EM
0.254 cm	0.1
0.508 cm	0.2
0.762 cm	0.3
1.016 cm	0.4
1.27 cm	0.5
1.524 cm	0.6
1.778 cm	0.7
2.032 cm	0.8
2.286 cm	0.9
2.54 cm	1.0
2.794 cm	1.1
3.048 cm	1.2
3.302 cm	1.3
3.556 cm	1.4
3.81 cm	1.5
4.064 cm	1.6
4.318 cm	1.7
4.572 cm	1.8
4.826 cm	1.9
5.08 cm	2.0

CM to EM Converter FAQs

What is the relationship between centimeters (cm) and em units in CSS?

1 em unit in CSS is equal to the current font size of the element. It's a relative unit, typically based on the root font size (16px by default).

How can I convert centimeters (cm) to em units in CSS?

Since em units depend on the font size, you can convert centimeters to em units by first converting centimeters to pixels (using the screen PPI) and then converting pixels to em units based on the font size.

Why isn't there a direct conversion from centimeters to em units?

Em units are relative to the font size, not to physical units like centimeters. They scale based on the font size of the element or the root element in CSS.

Can I use em units effectively for responsive design based on centimeter measurements?

Em units are highly effective for responsive design because they scale with the font size, adapting to different screen sizes and user preferences.

Are there tools or calculators available for CM to EM conversions in web development?

Yes, there are online tools and CSS preprocessors that can help calculate em units based on centimeter measurements, taking into account the font size settings in your CSS.