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VW to CM Converter

Conversion Table

Viewport Width Centimeters
0.01vw 0.0051cm
0.03vw 0.0153cm
0.05vw 0.0254cm
0.08vw 0.0407cm
0.1vw 0.0508cm
0.15vw 0.0763cm
0.2vw 0.1016cm
0.5vw 0.254cm
0.625vw 0.3175cm
0.75vw 0.381cm
0.875vw 0.4445cm
1vw 0.508cm
1.125vw 0.5715cm
1.25vw 0.635cm
1.375vw 0.6985cm
1.5vw 0.762cm
1.625vw 0.8255cm
1.75vw 0.889cm
1.875vw 0.9525cm
2vw 1.016cm
2.125vw 1.0795cm
2.25vw 1.143cm
2.375vw 1.2065cm
2.5vw 1.27cm
2.625vw 1.3335cm
2.75vw 1.397cm
2.875vw 1.4605cm
3vw 1.524cm
3.125vw 1.5875cm
3.25vw 1.651cm
3.375vw 1.7145cm
3.5vw 1.778cm
3.625vw 1.8415cm
3.75vw 1.905cm
3.875vw 1.9685cm
4vw 2.032cm
5vw 2.54cm
6vw 3.048cm
8vw 4.064cm
10vw 5.08cm
15vw 7.62cm
20vw 10.16cm
30vw 15.24cm
40vw 20.32cm
50vw 25.4cm
60vw 30.48cm
80vw 40.64cm
100vw 50.8cm

Differences Between vw and cm

Viewport Width (vw) is a relative unit that scales according to 1% of the width of the viewport. Centimeters (cm) are a physical unit of length used in metric measurements. vw units are useful for scalable and responsive design based on width, while centimeters are used for precise physical measurements.

Advantages of Using vw

Using vw units allows for better scalability and flexibility in web design. Since vw is relative to the width of the viewport, it enables elements to scale proportionally to the viewport size. This is useful for responsive design and for creating layouts that adapt to different screen sizes.

How to Convert vw to cm

To convert vw to centimeters, you need to know the width of the viewport. The formula for conversion is:

cm = vw * (viewport width * 2.54 / 100 / 96)

For example, to convert 2vw to centimeters, assuming the viewport width is 1920px:

2vw * (1920px * 2.54 / 100 / 96) = 1.016cm

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I use vw instead of cm?

Using vw allows for more scalable and flexible layouts, improving the responsiveness and adaptability of your design across different screen sizes.

How do I set the viewport width?

The viewport width is determined by the user's device and browser window size. You can use CSS media queries to adjust your layout based on different viewport widths.

Can I use vw for all elements?

Yes, you can use vw for most elements to ensure consistency and scalability across different screen sizes.