Letter Spacing Converter
Switch letter-spacing between pixels and em.
Tracking that scales
Letter-spacing, or tracking, adjusts the gaps between characters. Setting it in em rather than pixels keeps the effect proportional as the font size changes, which is usually what you want.
At a 16-pixel font, 1 pixel of letter-spacing is 0.0625em. The converter goes both ways so you can move between the units your design system prefers.
Handy and private
The conversion runs in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use em for letter-spacing?
Em scales with the font size, so the tracking stays proportional as text grows or shrinks.
How does it convert?
Em equals pixels divided by the font size; pixels equal em times the font size.
What is a subtle amount?
Small values like 0.02em to 0.05em tighten or open text gently; large values are for display styling.
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