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PERCENTAGE
CM

About the Unit

Percentage (%): Percentage is a relative unit of measurement that expresses a value as a fraction of 100. It is widely used in CSS to define dimensions of elements in a fluid and adaptable manner. For example, if you define an element's width as 50%, it will occupy half of its parent element's width. Using percentages allows elements to automatically adjust based on their container’s size, which is ideal for creating responsive layouts that work well on different devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Percentage is also useful for properties like margin, padding, and height, where you want the element to adjust proportionally to its parent container, rather than setting a fixed value. This unit is essential for creating flexible and adaptable layouts where content adjusts automatically to changes in screen size or device layout.

Pro Tip: percentage → cm

Use % for responsive layouts, cm for precise print measurements.

Quick Reference: Unit Conversion by Tens

PERCENTAGECM
10%0.002646cm
20%0.005292cm
30%0.007937cm
40%0.010583cm
50%0.013229cm
60%0.015875cm
70%0.018521cm
80%0.021167cm
90%0.023812cm
100%0.026458cm
110%0.029104cm
120%0.03175cm
130%0.034396cm
140%0.037042cm
150%0.039687cm
160%0.042333cm
170%0.044979cm
180%0.047625cm
190%0.050271cm
200%0.052917cm
210%0.055562cm
220%0.058208cm
230%0.060854cm
240%0.0635cm
250%0.066146cm

Live Unit Preview

See how different CSS units affect the size of the box below:

10px

10rem

10em

10%

10vw

10vh

Common Mistake

Use % for responsive layouts, cm for precise print measurements.

Real Code Example

/* Mobile-first card with percentage → cm */
.card {
  padding: 0%;     /* undefinedcm */
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  width: min(90vw, 40ch);
}

Frequently Asked Questions About PERCENTAGE

When should I use percentage instead of percentage?

Use percentage for fluid layouts and relative sizing.

How many percentage is 100percentage?

100% equals the full size of the parent.

Is percentage affected by parent size?

Yes, it's entirely dependent on the parent.

Is percentage good for widths?

Yes, it's ideal for responsive widths.

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