VW to CM Converter
Use this free online vw to cm converter tool to convert viewport width units to centimeters. Centimeters are an absolute unit used in international print design. This tool converts responsive viewport sizing to metric print measurements.
To convert vw to centimeters, multiply the vw value by viewport width and divide by 100 to get pixels, then multiply by 2.54 and divide by 96. The default viewport width is 1920px. This conversion is valuable for international print projects.
Conversion Formula
cm = (vw × viewport width ÷ 100 × 2.54) ÷ 96
For example, to convert 10vw to cm on a 1920px viewport, calculate (10 × 1920 ÷ 100 × 2.54) ÷ 96 = 5.08cm. This translates responsive sizing to metric dimensions.
VW to CM Converter Conversion Table (Viewport Width: 1920px)
| VW | CM |
|---|---|
| 1vw | 0.508cm |
| 2vw | 1.016cm |
| 5vw | 2.54cm |
| 10vw | 5.08cm |
| 15vw | 7.62cm |
| 20vw | 10.16cm |
| 25vw | 12.7cm |
| 30vw | 15.24cm |
| 40vw | 20.32cm |
| 50vw | 25.4cm |
| 60vw | 30.48cm |
| 70vw | 35.56cm |
| 75vw | 38.1cm |
| 80vw | 40.64cm |
| 90vw | 45.72cm |
| 100vw | 50.8cm |
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.
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.