The REM to VH Converter is a specialized tool designed to simplify the conversion between REM (Root EM) units and VH (Viewport Height) units in CSS. Whether you’re working on responsive web design or ensuring that your layouts adjust seamlessly across different screen sizes, this converter is your go-to solution. By allowing you to effortlessly switch between REM and VH units, it ensures that your designs are both flexible and visually consistent, no matter the device or viewport size.

Understanding REM and VH

REM (Root EM):

REM is a unit relative to the root element’s font size. It is often used to maintain consistent typography and spacing across a web page. For example, if the root element’s font size is set to 16px, then 1 REM equals 16px.

VH (Viewport Height):

VH is a relative unit based on the height of the viewport. 1 VH equals 1% of the viewport height, making it an ideal unit for creating fluid layouts that adapt to different screen sizes.

Why Convert REM to VH?

Converting REM to VH can be particularly useful when you want to ensure that an element’s size or spacing is responsive to the height of the user’s viewport. For example, you might want a header to occupy a specific percentage of the viewport height rather than being tied to a fixed pixel value. This conversion allows you to achieve that fluidity, ensuring your design remains consistent across various devices.

How to Convert REM to VH

Using the REM to VH Converter is simple. You just need to input the REM value in one text area, and the corresponding VH value will be displayed in the adjacent text area. The conversion is based on the relationship between the REM value and the viewport height, taking into account the root element’s font size.

Example Conversion

Let’s say the root element’s font size is 16px, and you want to convert 2 REM to VH. The tool calculates the equivalent value in VH, ensuring that your design remains adaptable to different viewport heights.

REM to VH Conversion Table

Here’s a sample conversion table for quick reference: