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

Bret Lynn
Bret Lynn
7,037 Points
Posted by Bret Lynn
Bret Lynn
7,037 Points

Px to Em Conversion Failing

Am I selecting the h2 incorrectly? I've tried several different ways but I can't pass this challenge.

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

header {
  font-size: 1.8em;
}

.title {
  font-size: 1.62rem;
}

h1 {
  font-size: 5.625rem;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 3.313em;
}
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

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,971 Points

For the challenge don't round

h2 {
  font-size: 3.3125em;
}
Bret Lynn
Bret Lynn
7,037 Points
Bret Lynn
Bret Lynn
7,037 Points

thanks Kris....the one thing I didn't try.

Jason Poage
Jason Poage
716 Points

I was using the recommended tool http://pxtoem.com/ to calculate it and it came up with 3.313 as well.

Bret Lynn
Bret Lynn
7,037 Points
Bret Lynn
Bret Lynn
7,037 Points

Yeah this kinda thing gets frustrating, so I'm learning to try hard to solve problems but not get down on myself if it doesn't work.