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PERCENTAGE
CH

About the Unit

Percentage (%): Percentage is a relative unit of measurement that expresses a value as a fraction of 100. It is widely used in CSS to define dimensions of elements in a fluid and adaptable manner. For example, if you define an element's width as 50%, it will occupy half of its parent element's width. Using percentages allows elements to automatically adjust based on their container’s size, which is ideal for creating responsive layouts that work well on different devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Percentage is also useful for properties like margin, padding, and height, where you want the element to adjust proportionally to its parent container, rather than setting a fixed value. This unit is essential for creating flexible and adaptable layouts where content adjusts automatically to changes in screen size or device layout.

Pro Tip: percentagech

Use % for flexible layouts, ch for width relative to the font's '0' character.

Quick Reference: Unit Conversion by Tens

PERCENTAGECH
10%0.002ch
20%0.004ch
30%0.006ch
40%0.008ch
50%0.01ch
60%0.012ch
70%0.014ch
80%0.016ch
90%0.018ch
100%0.02ch
110%0.022ch
120%0.024ch
130%0.026ch
140%0.028ch
150%0.03ch
160%0.032ch
170%0.034ch
180%0.036ch
190%0.038ch
200%0.04ch
210%0.042ch
220%0.044ch
230%0.046ch
240%0.048ch
250%0.05ch

Live Unit Preview

See how different CSS units affect the size of the box below:

10px

10rem

10em

10%

10vw

10vh

Common Mistake

Use % for flexible layouts, ch for width relative to the font's '0' character.

Real Code Example

/* Mobile-first card with percentage → ch */
.card {
  padding: 0%;     /* undefinedch */
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  width: min(90vw, 40ch);
}

Frequently Asked Questions About PERCENTAGE

When should I use percentage instead of percentage?

Use percentage for fluid layouts and relative sizing.

How many percentage is 100percentage?

100% equals the full size of the parent.

Is percentage affected by parent size?

Yes, it's entirely dependent on the parent.

Is percentage good for widths?

Yes, it's ideal for responsive widths.

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