VW to CM Converter
Conversion Guide
1. Convert vw to px based on viewport width. 2. Convert px to cm. Example: For 1920px viewport, 1vw = 19.2px ≈ 0.508cm
VW to CM Conversion Table
| VW | CM | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 25.4 | |
| 1 | 50.8 | |
| 1.5 | 76.2 | |
| 2 | 101.6 | |
| 2.5 | 127 | |
| 3 | 152.4 | |
| 4 | 203.2 | |
| 5 | 254 | |
| 10 | 508 | |
| 15 | 762 | |
| 20 | 1016 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Basics
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.
What is CM?
Centimeters (cm) are absolute-length units that correspond to physical centimeters, commonly used in print design and European markets.
How do cm units compare to other length units?
1cm equals 10mm or approximately 37.8px (at 96 DPI). For web design, relative units like rem are generally preferred.
When are cm units most appropriate?
cm units are most appropriate for print stylesheets or when precise physical measurements are needed in metric units.
Conversion
How to convert VW to CM?
To convert VW to CM, use the following formula:
(vw * viewport width) / (100 * 37.8)