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VW
PT

About the Unit

VW (Viewport Width): VW is a relative unit based on the width of the viewport (the visible area of the page in the browser). 1vw corresponds to 1% of the viewport width. This unit is extremely useful when you want to create designs that automatically adjust to the screen width, especially in responsive layouts. Using vw units allows you to set element widths that adapt fluidly to the screen size without the need for complicated media queries. For example, if you set an element's width to 50vw, it will occupy half of the screen width, regardless of the screen size or device resolution. This flexibility makes VW ideal for layouts that need to be adaptable, such as websites that work well on both mobile devices and desktops.

Pro Tip: vwpt

Convert vw to pt for print designs based on screen sizes.

Quick Reference: Unit Conversion by Tens

VWPT
10vw144.00036pt
20vw288.00072pt
30vw432.00108pt
40vw576.00144pt
50vw720.0018pt
60vw864.00216pt
70vw1008.00252pt
80vw1152.00288pt
90vw1296.00324pt
100vw1440.0036pt
110vw1584.00396pt
120vw1728.00432pt
130vw1872.00468pt
140vw2016.00504pt
150vw2160.0054pt
160vw2304.00576pt
170vw2448.00612pt
180vw2592.00648pt
190vw2736.00684pt
200vw2880.0072pt
210vw3024.00756pt
220vw3168.00792pt
230vw3312.00828pt
240vw3456.00864pt
250vw3600.009pt

Live Unit Preview

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

10px

10rem

10em

10%

10vw

10vh

Common Mistake

Use vw for fluid layouts, pt for fixed typography in print.

Real Code Example

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

Frequently Asked Questions About VW

When should I use vw instead of vw?

Use vw for elements that scale with screen width.

How many vw is 1vw?

1vw = 1% of the viewport width.

Is vw affected by screen size?

Yes, it changes with browser width.

Is vw good for fonts?

Sometimes, but rem is more consistent.

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