PERCENT to VW Converter
Use this free online percent to vw converter tool to convert percentage values (relative to parent container) to viewport width units. Percentage relates to the parent element while VW is always relative to viewport width. This converter calculates the equivalent VW based on your viewport and parent container sizes.
To convert percentage to vw, first calculate the pixel value (percent ÷ 100 × parent width), then convert that to VW (pixels ÷ viewport width × 100). Adjust both viewport width and parent/base size inputs for accurate results.
Conversion Formula
vw = (percent ÷ 100 × parent width) ÷ viewport width × 100
For example, to convert 1.92% to vw with a 1920px viewport and 1000px parent container: (1.92 ÷ 100 × 1000) ÷ 1920 × 100 = 1vw. This means 1.92% of the parent container equals 1vw.
PERCENT to VW Converter Conversion Table (Viewport Width: 1920px, Parent: 1000px)
| % | VW |
|---|---|
| 10percent | 5.208vw |
| 20percent | 10.42vw |
| 25percent | 13.02vw |
| 30percent | 15.63vw |
| 40percent | 20.83vw |
| 50percent | 26.04vw |
| 60percent | 31.25vw |
| 70percent | 36.46vw |
| 75percent | 39.06vw |
| 80percent | 41.67vw |
| 90percent | 46.88vw |
| 100percent | 52.08vw |
| 110percent | 57.29vw |
| 120percent | 62.5vw |
| 125percent | 65.1vw |
| 150percent | 78.13vw |
| 175percent | 91.15vw |
| 200percent | 104vw |
What is %?
Percentage (%) is a relative CSS unit that scales based on the parent element's corresponding property value. For example, width: 50% means 50% of the parent's width, while font-size: 150% means 150% of the parent's font-size. Percentages are fundamental for creating flexible, responsive layouts that adapt to their containers.
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.