PX to VW
PX is a crucial measurement unit frequently employed in Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). It serves as a font-relative unit, signifying that its value is in relation to the font-size of its parent element. This approach can significantly impact the consistency and scalability of your design.
Convert PX to Viewport width (vw) with Ease
Our PX to VW Converter streamlines the process of converting PX units to Viewport width (vw) values. You no longer need to manually calculate these conversions every time you require them. This tool simplifies the task, ensuring precision and efficiency in your CSS projects.
Note: In px unit, the base is the value of its parent's font-size. More information about this below.
How to Use the PX to Viewport width (vw) Converter
- Step 1: Set the Base Value Begin by entering the base value, which represents the reference font size in pixels (px).
- Step 2: Input the PX Value Next, input the specific px value that you want to convert into viewport width (vw) units.
- Step 3: Convert to VW Finally, all you have to do is enter the px value to obtain the equivalent value in vw units.
PX to Viewport width (vw) BreakPoints
320px
15.625vw
375px
13.333vw
400px
12.5vw
425px
11.765vw
480px
10.417vw
700px
7.143vw
768px
6.51vw
960px
5.208vw
1024px
4.883vw
1280px
3.906vw
1366px
3.66vw
1440px
3.472vw
1600px
3.125vw
1920px
2.604vw
2560px
1.953vw
3840px
1.302vw
How to Convert PX Units to Viewport width (vw)
Converting a px value to viewport width (vw) units is a straightforward process, thanks to the font-relative nature of px measurements. Here’s how you can do it:
px / viewport total width * 100
Identify the Parent Font Size: Determine the font size of the parent element (often referred to as the container or wrapper). This font size will serve as the reference for your px conversion.
Calculate the VW Equivalent: To convert a px value (e.g., 10px) to vw units, simply divide the pixel value by the font size of the parent element. For example, if the parent font size is 10px, then 10px is equivalent to 0.521vw (10px / vw * 100 = 10px).
Apply the VW Value: Use the calculated Viewport width (vw) value in your CSS declarations for properties such as font-size, margin, padding, or any other property that accepts length values. Replace the pixel (px) measurement with the corresponding vw value to ensure scalability and responsiveness.
The formula to convert px to Viewport width (vw) units is straightforward:
px / viewport total width * 100
Understanding PX Units in CSS: When the parent element has a font size of 10px, 0.521vw equates to 10px for its child elements.
Understanding the Distinction Between PX and VW Units
The distinction between px units and viewport width (vw) is straightforward yet crucial in web design. PX are absolute units, providing fixed measurements that do not change regardless of their context. In contrast, em units are font-relative, dynamically adjusting based on their parent element’s font size.
However, viewport width (vw) units behave differently. If you modify the font size of a parent element, any child elements using vw length units will adapt accordingly. This dynamic behavior makes viewport width unit invaluable for creating flexible and responsive designs, as they scale in relation to their context.