The VW to Percentage Converter is a useful tool for web designers and developers looking to easily convert values from viewport width (VW) to percentage (%). This tool is designed to help you maintain responsive web layouts across different devices by ensuring the proper scaling of elements, whether using VW or percentage units.

What is VW (Viewport Width)?

VW, or viewport width, is a unit of measurement in CSS that represents 1% of the browser’s viewport width. It allows web designers to create fluid, responsive layouts that adapt to the width of the user’s screen. As the screen size changes, so do the elements defined using VW units, ensuring an optimal viewing experience across all devices.

What is Percentage (%)?

Percentage is another relative unit in CSS, often used for defining the width or height of an element as a percentage of its parent container. It’s a flexible way to create layouts that adapt based on the size of the parent element or screen, just like VW, but within a more specific container context.

How to Use the VW to Percentage Converter

Using this converter is simple. Enter a value in the VW unit into the first textarea, and the equivalent value in percentage (%) will appear instantly in the second textarea. You can also reverse the process—input a percentage value, and the converter will calculate its VW equivalent. The conversion is easy since 1 VW is equal to 1%, so you can switch between the two units seamlessly.

Converting VW to Percentage

To convert VW (Viewport Width) to a percentage, you’ll need to know two things: the total width of the viewport and the size of the base element. Once you have these, apply the following formula:

Formula:

(vw × viewport total width / 100 × base) × 100

Example: Let’s say the base element is 1000px wide, and the viewport width is 1920px. If you want to convert 5vw to a percentage, the calculation would look like this:

( 5 × 1920 / 100 × 1000 ) × 100 = 9.6 %

Understanding the VW to Percentage Conversion Formula

The formula to convert VW to percentage is simple but effective for responsive design:

( vw × viewport total width / 100 × base ) × 100

Where:

• vw: The viewport width value you want to convert.
• viewport total width: The total width of the viewport (in pixels).
• base: The width of the base element (in pixels).

VW to Percentage Conversion Table

Here’s a table of conversions from VW to Percentage, based on the fact that 1 VW = 1%: