Inches to VH Converter

Convert Inches (in) to Viewport Height (VH).

8.89vh
Common: 1080, 900, 768

About Inches to VH Converter

The Inches to VH (Viewport Height) converter enables designers to create responsive vertical layouts by translating physical measurements into viewport-relative height units. VH units represent a percentage of the viewport's height, where 1vh equals 1% of the viewport height. This is particularly useful for creating full-screen sections, hero images, and vertically-centered designs that adapt to different screen heights.

Formula

VH = ((Inches × DPI) ÷ Viewport Height (px)) × 100

Examples

1 inch at 96 DPI / 1080px height = 8.89vh
5 inches at 96 DPI / 1080px height = 44.44vh

Reference

  • 1 VH = 1% of viewport height
  • Standard web DPI: 96 PPI
  • 100 VH = full viewport height
  • VH adjusts with window resizing

Frequency Asked Questions

What is a VH unit?

VH stands for 'viewport height' and represents 1% of the browser viewport's height. 100vh equals the full height of the viewport.

When should I use VH units?

Use VH for full-screen sections, hero images, vertically-centered content, or any design where vertical spacing should scale with screen height.

Does VH change with mobile browser toolbars?

On mobile browsers, VH behavior can vary when address bars appear/disappear. Consider using dvh (dynamic viewport height) for more predictable behavior on mobile.

Can I combine VH with other units?

Yes, you can use calc() to combine VH with other units: `height: calc(100vh - 60px);` subtracts a fixed 60px header from full viewport height.