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

Posted by Ken Maben
Ken Maben
3,225 Points

Stuck on challenge 2, creating new rule h2.

I'm struggling... h2's parent element font-size value 16px. Use em unit giving h2 font-size value equal to 53px. I've gone back and watched video.

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

header {
  font-size: 1.8em;
}

.title {
  font-size: 1.625rem;
}

h1 {
  font-size: 5.625rem;
}

body {
  font-size: 3em;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 53px;
}
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>
Ryan Roy
Ryan Roy
Courses Plus Student 3,586 Points
Ryan Roy
Ryan Roy
Courses Plus Student 3,586 Points

I think this is the one where you take 16px that equals 1em and divide it into 53px to get the em value you're looking for. try 53/16= 3.3125em

Ken Maben
Ken Maben
3,225 Points

Thank you for quick response. Realized I didn't answer with complete calculation.

1 Answer

Seth McCombs
Seth McCombs
16,767 Points
Seth McCombs
Seth McCombs
16,767 Points

It looks like they're asking for an answer in em, equivalent to 53px. So take 53px and divide by 16, that will give you your value, or use a handy site like [http://emsrule.com/]