PX to VW Converter

How to Use PX to VW Converter & All Its Features?

Just enter the px value into the Pixels box and the converter will do the conversion in real time as you type and display the converted vw value in the VW box.

The converter can also do reverse VW to PX conversions. So, you can enter a value in the VW box, and the tool will calculate and display the converted px value in the Pixels box.

There's also an input field to enter the Total Viewport Width (Breakpoint) to perform px ⇄ vw conversions based on the specific viewport width (breakpoint) in your design.

Moreover, we've included a live text preview feature, which displays the converted vw size (based on your browser's viewport width) in real-time to give you a visual representation.

Common Pixels to VW Conversions

As per 1920px viewport width.

To do conversions for other px, vw or viewport widths use the tool above.

How to convert PX to VW?

Calculation of vw from px is a very simple math and similar to calculating percentage. To convert px to vw just divide the pixels value with the total viewport width (breakpoint) value and multiply it by 100.

Formula to convert px to vw:

VW = Pixels ÷ Total Viewport Width (Breakpoint) × 100

Let's do one example calculation so that you understand it better.

Let's say you want to convert 960px to vw for 1920 viewport width. Then, you have to divide the 960 by 1920 and multiply it by 100.

So, 960 / 1920 x 100 = 50vw.

Hence, 960px is equals to 50vw on 1920px wide viewport..

This is how you can convert pixels to vw.

It's easy, right? But doing these calculations manually can sometimes lead to errors. So, use our converter for accurate pixel to vw conversions every time!

Understanding vw unit in CSS

The vw in CSS stands for viewport width. It's a relative length unit that indicates the percentage of the width of viewport, which is visible area of the browser window.

For example, if you set the size of any element to 1vw then it would be equivalent to 1% of the viewport width. So if the viewport is 1000 pixels wide, 1vw would be 10 pixels. Similarly, 50vw would be half the width of the viewport, or 500 pixels (half of 1000 pixels).

Since the size of the element that is sized in vw depends upon how wide the viewport is, it makes it easy for you to design responsive pages. Instead of giving size to an element in px for three different breakpoints (desktop, tablet and mobile), you can just assign size in vw which will scale dynamically depending on the width of the viewport.

However, it does not mean that it eliminates the requirement to use the media queries completely. For instance, sizing fonts in vw can sometimes appear extremely small or weirdly large on devices depending on their viewport width.

Why Use vw Instead of px?

Pixels are fixed units. A 32-pixel font-size stays the same no matter if you see it on desktop or mobile, unless that element is given a different size for mobile and desktop viewports using the media query! In contrast, vw unit scales dynamically depending on the viewport width. So, using vw makes it easy for you to design responsive web pages in comparison to px.

When to use vw?

vw unit is great for container widths like setting max-width in vw of the main content area to make it look consistent on all screens. It can also be used for horizontal margins and paddings.

One of the most common use case of vw is to create elements like hero image or any section full-width on the page. You can set the element's width to 100vw and it will always fully occupy the viewport horizontally no matter if it's viewed on desktop, tablet, mobile or a large TV.

Remember, though, vw isn't a one size fits all solution. For body text, it's usually better to stick with em or rem for better readability. And for very small elements, pixels might still be your best bet.

The key is to mix and match units. Use vw where it makes sense, and combine it with other units like px, em, or rem for a fully responsive design that looks great on all devices!

All modern browsers support vw. Whether you're using Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge, you're good to go. Even Internet Explorer supports it from version 9 onwards (though we hope you're not still using that!).

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