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PERCENTAGE
PX

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: percentagepx

Use px for precise control over layouts, but consider responsiveness with %.

Quick Reference: Unit Conversion by Tens

PERCENTAGEPX
10%0.1px
20%0.2px
30%0.3px
40%0.4px
50%0.5px
60%0.6px
70%0.7px
80%0.8px
90%0.9px
100%1px
110%1.1px
120%1.2px
130%1.3px
140%1.4px
150%1.5px
160%1.6px
170%1.7px
180%1.8px
190%1.9px
200%2px
210%2.1px
220%2.2px
230%2.3px
240%2.4px
250%2.5px

Live Unit Preview

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

10px

10rem

10em

10%

10vw

10vh

Common Mistake

Use px for precise control over layouts, but consider responsiveness with %.

Real Code Example

/* Mobile-first card with percentage → px */
.card {
  padding: 0%;     /* undefinedpx */
  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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