PX to VW Converter
Conversion Guide
1. Determine the viewport width in pixels. 2. Divide the px value by 1% of the viewport width (viewport width / 100). 3. The result is the vw value. Example: For a 1000px viewport, 50px / (1000 / 100) = 5vw.
Pixels to Viewport Width (VW) Conversion Table (Viewport width: 1920px)
| PX | VW | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0.0052 | |
| 14 | 0.0073 | |
| 16 | 0.0083 | |
| 21 | 0.0109 | |
| 30 | 0.0156 | |
| 80 | 0.0417 | |
| 100 | 0.0521 | |
| 180 | 0.0938 | |
| 230 | 0.1198 | |
| 324 | 0.1688 | |
| 400 | 0.2083 | |
| 480 | 0.25 | |
| 960 | 0.5 | |
| 1200 | 0.625 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Basics
What is PX?
A CSS pixel (px) is a standardized unit of measurement that aims to make elements appear at similar physical sizes across different devices. Unlike physical screen pixels, CSS pixels are an abstraction that automatically scales based on device characteristics and user zoom settings.
Are CSS pixels the same as physical screen pixels?
No. On high-DPI (Retina) displays, one CSS pixel may actually use multiple physical screen pixels. For example, on a 2x display, 1 CSS pixel equals 4 physical pixels (2x2).
When should I use pixels vs relative units?
Use pixels for precise visual elements that should maintain their exact appearance, like borders (1px), box shadows, and small decorative details. For layout and typography, prefer relative units (rem, em, %) to ensure better accessibility and responsive design.
Do pixel-based layouts work well on mobile?
Fixed pixel layouts often break on mobile devices due to varying screen sizes. It's better to use relative units for layouts to ensure your design adapts smoothly across devices.
What happens to pixel values when users zoom?
CSS pixels scale proportionally when users zoom. If a user zooms to 200%, a 16px font becomes equivalent to 32px, ensuring content remains readable.
Do pixels affect accessibility?
Yes. Using fixed pixel values for text and layout can prevent proper scaling when users change their browser's font size settings. This creates accessibility issues for users who need larger text.
What is VW?
The viewport width (vw) unit is relative to 1% of the viewport's width. 100vw equals the full viewport width.
What is the viewport?
The viewport is the visible area of the web page on your device's screen.
When should I use vw?
Use vw for elements that should scale relative to the screen width, like full-width layouts or responsive typography.
Conversion
How to convert PX to VW?
To convert PX to VW, use the following formula:
(px / viewport width) * 100