Convert between CSS units - px, rem, em, vw, vh, pt, and percent. Configure root font size, parent font size, and viewport dimensions.
rem is relative to the root element font size (usually 16px on most browsers). em is relative to the current element's parent font size, which can compound/cascade.
Use rem for font sizes and spacing so your layout scales with user's browser font settings (better accessibility). Use px for fine-grained control, borders, or fixed elements.
px: fixed-size elements (borders, shadows, icons); rem: font sizes and spacing — scales with root font size for better accessibility; em: sizes relative to parent element; vw/vh: full-screen layouts and responsive design. Using rem for text ensures your layout respects user browser font size preferences.
rem is relative to the root font size, enabling responsive typography — when a user adjusts font size in browser settings, rem-based elements scale proportionally, improving accessibility. px is best for fixed dimensions (e.g., 1px borders). Best practices: use rem for font sizes, spacing, and container widths; use px for borders and shadows; use em in media queries.