CM to VW Converter
Use this free online cm to vw converter tool to convert centimeters to viewport width units. Centimeters are a metric measurement while VW is a responsive web unit. This converter helps translate metric print measurements to responsive designs.
To convert centimeters to vw, divide by 2.54 to get inches, multiply by 96 to get pixels, then divide by viewport width and multiply by 100. The default viewport width is 1920px.
Conversion Formula
vw = (cm ÷ 2.54 × 96 ÷ viewport width) × 100
For example, to convert 2.54cm to vw on a 1920px viewport, calculate (2.54 ÷ 2.54 × 96 ÷ 1920) × 100 = 5vw. This means 2.54cm (1 inch) equals 5vw at this viewport size.
CM to VW Converter Conversion Table (Viewport Width: 1920px)
| CM | VW |
|---|---|
| 0.5cm | 0.9843vw |
| 1cm | 1.969vw |
| 1.5cm | 2.953vw |
| 2cm | 3.937vw |
| 2.54cm | 5vw |
| 3cm | 5.906vw |
| 4cm | 7.874vw |
| 5cm | 9.843vw |
| 7.5cm | 14.76vw |
| 10cm | 19.69vw |
| 12.7cm | 25vw |
| 15cm | 29.53vw |
| 20cm | 39.37vw |
| 25.4cm | 50vw |
| 30cm | 59.06vw |
What is CM?
Centimeters (cm) are an absolute CSS unit representing physical centimeters, commonly used in print design and international contexts. In web contexts, 1cm equals approximately 37.8 pixels. While uncommon for screen design, centimeters are valuable for print stylesheets where physical dimensions matter.
What is VW?
Viewport Width (vw) is a relative CSS unit where 1vw equals 1% of the browser viewport's width. This unit scales automatically as the viewport changes, making it ideal for responsive typography and fluid layouts. VW units are particularly useful for creating designs that adapt seamlessly across different screen sizes without media queries.