Conversion Form

PERCENTAGE
REM

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: percentagerem

Use rem for consistent scaling across devices.

Quick Reference: Unit Conversion by Tens

PERCENTAGEREM
10%0.001rem
20%0.002rem
30%0.003rem
40%0.004rem
50%0.005rem
60%0.006rem
70%0.007rem
80%0.008rem
90%0.009rem
100%0.01rem
110%0.011rem
120%0.012rem
130%0.013rem
140%0.014rem
150%0.015rem
160%0.016rem
170%0.017rem
180%0.018rem
190%0.019rem
200%0.02rem
210%0.021rem
220%0.022rem
230%0.023rem
240%0.024rem
250%0.025rem

Live Unit Preview

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

10px

10rem

10em

10%

10vw

10vh

Common Mistake

Use rem for consistent scaling across devices.

Real Code Example

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