VH to CM Converter
Convert VH units to Centimeters (CM).
About VH to CM Converter
The VH to CM converter transforms CSS viewport height units (vh) into centimeters (cm). Viewport height is a relative screen measurement representing a percentage of the browser's height, while centimeters are metric physical measurements. This conversion uses standard screen DPI to translate digital responsive units into real-world metric dimensions.
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- • VH: 1vh = 1% of viewport height
- • CM: Metric unit = 1/100 of a meter
- • Conversion: 1 inch = 2.54 cm, screen standard = 96 DPI
- • Example: On 1920px viewport, 25vh ≈ 12.7cm
Frequency Asked Questions
How do you convert vh to centimeters?
Multiply vh by viewport height in pixels and by 2.54 (cm per inch), then divide by 100 and by 96 (standard screen DPI) to get centimeters.
Why convert viewport units to centimeters?
Converting to centimeters helps understand physical screen dimensions, prepare print-ready designs, or work with metric-based design specifications.
Are centimeter measurements accurate on screen?
Centimeter measurements are approximations based on 96 DPI standard. Actual physical size varies across devices with different pixel densities and screen resolutions.
What DPI is used for the conversion?
The conversion uses 96 DPI (dots per inch) as the standard screen resolution, which is the default for most web browsers and operating systems.