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CM to REM Converter

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CM to REM Converter

Centimeter cm

REM rem

Formula

CM to REM Conversion Formula

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

REM = Centimeters / Reference Value

Example of CM to REM Conversion

Example 1: CM to REM Conversion

For example, if 1 REM equals 16 pixels, and you want to convert 75.59 centimeters to REM, and 1 centimeter is approximately 37.795276 pixels, the calculation would be:

REM = 75.59 / 37.795276 = 2 REM

CM to REM Conversion Table (up to 20 entries)

Assuming the reference value is 37.795276 pixels per REM:

Centimeters	REM
3.779528	0.1
7.559055	0.2
11.338583	0.3
15.118110	0.4
18.897638	0.5
22.677165	0.6
26.456693	0.7
30.236220	0.8
34.015748	0.9
37.795276	1.0
41.574803	1.1
45.354331	1.2
49.133858	1.3
52.913386	1.4
56.692913	1.5
60.472441	1.6
64.251969	1.7
68.031496	1.8
71.811024	1.9
75.590552	2.0

CM to REM Converter FAQs

What is a REM unit in CSS?

REM (root em) is a relative unit of measurement in CSS that is based on the font size of the root element ().

Can centimeters (cm) be directly converted to REM units?

No, centimeters (cm) and REM units serve different purposes in CSS. REM units are relative to font size, while centimeters are absolute physical measurements.

Why is converting CM to REM challenging?

REM units are intended for web typography and responsive design, while centimeters are used for physical measurement purposes.

Are there practical applications or tools for CM to REM conversions?

Direct conversion isn't practical. REM units are typically used within CSS for scalable typography and layout design, adapting to changes in the root font size.

How can designers effectively use REM units alongside centimeters (cm)?

Designers should use REM units for typography and layout design in CSS, focusing on scalability across different screen sizes, while centimeters remain essential for precise physical measurements in other contexts.