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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Understanding Values and Units Em and Rem Units

ayrton spark
ayrton spark
2,090 Points
Posted by ayrton spark
ayrton spark
2,090 Points

I can not work the problem - convert em units to pixels -

I am asked to convert the h2 to a relative em size of 53 when the parent element is 16px. please advise.

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

header {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.title {
  font-size: 1.625rem;
}

h1 {
  font-size: 5.958em;
}

h2 {
font-size: 3.31rem;
}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body>
    <header>
      <span class="title">Journey through the Sierra Nevada Mountains</span>
      <h1>Lake Tahoe, California</h1>
    </header>
    <div class="main-content">
      <p>
        Lake Tahoe is one of the most breathtaking attractions located in California. It's home to a number of ski resorts, summer outdoor recreation, and tourist attractions. Snow and skiing are a significant part of the area's reputation.
      </p>
      <a href="#">Find out more</a>
      <h2>Check out all the Wildlife</h2>
      <p>
        As spawning season approaches, the fish acquire a humpback and protuberant jaw. After spawning, they die and their carcasses provide a feast for gatherings of mink, bears, and Bald eagles.
      </p>
      <a href="#">See the Wildlife</a>
      <h3>From Tents to Resorts</h3>
      <p>
        Lake Tahoe is full of wonderful places to stay. You have the ability to sleep in the outdoors in a tent, or relax like a king at a five star resort. Here are our top three resorts:
      </p>
    </div>
    <footer>
      <p>All rights reserved to the state of <a href="#">California</a>.</p>
      <a href="#top">Back to top &raquo;</a>
    </footer>
  </body>
</html>

3 Answers

Jennifer Nordell
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Hi there! You're close, but your calculation isn't quite precise enough. 53 divided by 16 gives a result of 3.3125.

Hope this helps! :sparkles:

ayrton spark
ayrton spark
2,090 Points
ayrton spark
ayrton spark
2,090 Points

Thanks! I am now have trouble finding: Assuming the same parent value of 1.8ems being 16px find the equivalent of 20px in ems- Maybe you can help I got 2.25ems and Im tells me its wrong .

ayrton spark
ayrton spark
2,090 Points
ayrton spark
ayrton spark
2,090 Points

Damn! I need more help then I realize haha.. I was * 1.25 by 1.8 to get 2.25. Thanks again jennifer.