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HTML Build a Responsive Website Introduction to Responsive Web Design Converting PX to EMs

Posted by Lance Joseph II
Lance Joseph II
2,471 Points

Now, still using font-size of 16px as your context, convert the size of the H2 from pixels to ems.

I have the answer as .889em, but for some reason I am still drawing a failed. Am I doing my math wrong on this one?

2 Answers

Phillip Gibson
Phillip Gibson
13,805 Points

Looks like you just got your target and context numbers switched around. It should be (target) 18px / (context) 16px = (result).

Lance Joseph II
Lance Joseph II
2,471 Points
Lance Joseph II
Lance Joseph II
2,471 Points

Thank you! Such a tiny mistake on my part

Phillip Gibson
Phillip Gibson
13,805 Points

It happens to the best of us. :)