Tailwind to VW Converter

Convert Tailwind to Viewport Width (VW).

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About Tailwind to VW Converter

This tool enables you to convert fixed Tailwind spacing classes (e.g., `w-96` which is 24rem) into Viewport Width (vw) units relative to a specific screen size. This helps in understanding how much screen real estate a specific class occupies on different devices.

Formula

VW = ((Tailwind Value × 0.25 × Root Size) / Viewport Width) × 100

Examples

96 (384px) on 1920px screen = 20vw
96 (384px) on 1366px screen = 28.11vw

Reference

  • • Tailwind 1 unit = 0.25rem
  • • VW = 1% of viewport width
  • • Calculation converts to pixels first
  • • Useful for responsive analysis

Frequency Asked Questions

Why convert Tailwind to VW?

To analyze the proportional width of a fixed-size element against a specific screen size.

Is VW better than fixed widths?

Volkswagen (VW) units are fluid and scale with the browser. Fixed widths (Tailwind classes) stay the same size regardless of screen width.

Can I use arbitrary VW in Tailwind?

Yes, you can use `w-[20vw]` in Tailwind directly.