# style attribute units in JavaScript

When specifying property values via the `style` attribute, we must specify measuring units:

`elem.style.width = '100px';`

When reading values, they will also be obtained with units:

`let width = elem.style.width; console.log(width); // shows '100px';`

If necessary, we can get rid of units with `parseInt`:

`let width = elem.style.width; console.log(parseInt(width)); // shows 100`

If fractional values are expected, you can use the `parseFloat` function:

`let width = elem.style.width; console.log(parseFloat(width));`

Given a div and a button. On button click, set the width of the div to `400px` and the height to `300px`.

Given a div:

`<div id="elem" style="width: 300px; height: 200px;"> text </div>`

There is also a button. On button click display the width and height of the div without units.

Given a div:

`<div id="elem" style="font-size: 1.5em;"> text </div>`

There is also a button. By clicking on this button, display the font size of the div without measuring units.

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