Inches to VW Converter

Convert Inches (in) to Viewport Width (VW).

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Common: 1920, 1440, 768

About Inches to VW Converter

The Inches to VW (Viewport Width) converter is an indispensable tool for creating truly responsive and fluid web designs. VW units represent a percentage of the viewport's width, where 1vw equals 1% of the viewport width. This converter helps translate physical measurements into viewport-relative units, enabling designs that scale proportionally with the screen size.

Formula

VW = ((Inches × DPI) ÷ Viewport Width (px)) × 100

Examples

1 inch at 96 DPI / 1920px width = 5vw
1 inch at 96 DPI / 1000px width = 9.6vw

Reference

  • 1 VW = 1% of viewport width
  • Standard web DPI: 96 PPI
  • 100 VW = full viewport width
  • VW is responsive and changes with window resizing

Frequency Asked Questions

What is a VW unit?

VW stands for 'viewport width' and represents 1% of the browser viewport's width. 100vw equals the full width of the viewport.

Why would I convert inches to VW?

Converting to VW creates fluid, responsive designs that scale proportionally with screen size, maintaining visual balance across all devices.

How does VW differ from percentage width?

VW is always relative to the viewport width, while percentage (%) is relative to the parent element's width. VW provides more predictable responsive behavior.

Do VW units work on all browsers?

Yes, VW units are widely supported across all modern browsers, including mobile browsers.