PX to VMIN Converter

Convert pixel values to viewport minimum (vmin) units for responsive designs

PX to VMIN Calculator

About Viewport Minimum Units:

VMIN units are relative to the smaller dimension of the viewport (width or height). 1vmin equals 1% of the viewport's smaller dimension. Enter the current viewport dimensions and the pixel value you want to convert.

Viewport Width (px)

Current viewport width

Viewport Height (px)

Current viewport height

Value to Convert (px)

The pixel value to convert

Common Device Presets

Visual Scaling Comparison

See how the VMIN value scales across different devices:

Device	Viewport	Min Dimension	VMIN Value	Pixel Equivalent

VMIN vs Other Viewport Units

Compare how viewport units behave differently:

Unit	Based On	Behavior when Resizing	Best For
`vmin`	Smaller of viewport width or height	Scales based on whichever dimension is smaller	Maintaining proper sizing regardless of aspect ratio
`vmax`	Larger of viewport width or height	Scales based on whichever dimension is larger	Elements that should be emphasized on larger screens
`vw`	Viewport width only	Scales only with width changes	Horizontal responsive layouts
`vh`	Viewport height only	Scales only with height changes	Vertical responsive layouts

Batch Converter

Convert multiple pixel values at once. Enter values separated by spaces, commas, or new lines.

Multiple Pixel Values

Batch Results

Pixels	VMIN	CSS Code

Common Use Cases for VMIN

VMIN units are particularly useful in these scenarios:

Consistent Sizing Across Devices

VMIN ensures elements maintain proper sizing regardless of whether the device is in portrait or landscape orientation.

.element {
  width: 25vmin;
  height: 25vmin;
}

Responsive Typography

Create text that scales appropriately regardless of screen orientation while maintaining readability.

.heading {
  font-size: 5vmin;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

Responsive Icons and Logos

Keep icons and logos proportionally sized on any device orientation.

.logo {
  width: 10vmin;
  height: auto;
}

Square Elements

Create elements that remain perfectly square regardless of viewport changes.

.square {
  width: 30vmin;
  height: 30vmin;
}

Frequently Asked Questions

The VMIN unit in CSS is a viewport-relative unit that represents a percentage of the viewport's smaller dimension (width or height), whichever is smaller at the moment:

1vmin equals 1% of the viewport's smaller dimension.
If the viewport is 1000px wide and 800px tall, then 1vmin equals 8px (1% of 800px).
If the viewport is 600px wide and 900px tall, then 1vmin equals 6px (1% of 600px).

The key characteristic of VMIN is that it automatically references either the viewport's width or height, depending on which one is smaller. This makes it particularly useful for responsive designs that need to work well in both portrait and landscape orientations.

VMIN is essentially saying "take the minimum of VW and VH at any given moment." This auto-switching behavior helps create designs that adapt naturally to orientation changes.

VMIN is particularly useful in specific scenarios where other viewport units might cause problems:

Orientation-Agnostic Designs - When you need elements to scale properly regardless of whether the device is in portrait or landscape orientation.
Maintaining Element Proportions - For elements that should maintain a specific size relative to the screen but not become overly large or small when the aspect ratio changes.
Square Elements - When you need elements to remain perfectly square across all screen sizes and orientations.
Constrained Typography - For text that should scale responsively but be limited by the smaller dimension to maintain readability.
Balanced UI Elements - When elements need to be sized based on the most constrained dimension for proper visual balance.

Use VMIN instead of VW when: You want to prevent elements from becoming too large on wide but short screens.

Use VMIN instead of VH when: You want to prevent elements from becoming too large on tall but narrow screens.

VMIN provides a natural constraint that helps prevent layouts from breaking when the viewport changes dramatically, such as during device rotation or when resizing a browser window to extreme proportions.

To calculate VMIN values manually, follow these steps:

Determine the viewport dimensions (width and height).
Identify the smaller dimension between width and height.
Apply the formula: VMIN = (Pixel Value ÷ Smaller Dimension) x 100

Example calculation:

Viewport: 1366px wide and 768px tall
Pixel value to convert: 50px

1. Identify smaller dimension: 768px
2. Calculate: (50 ÷ 768) x 100 = 6.51vmin

For different viewport sizes, the VMIN value remains the same, but the resulting pixel size will change:

On a 1000x800 viewport: 6.51vmin = 52.08px (6.51% of 800px)
On a 500x900 viewport: 6.51vmin = 32.55px (6.51% of 500px)

Remember that VMIN always refers to the smaller dimension, so the reference dimension may change when a device rotates or a browser window is resized.

VMIN units have excellent support in modern browsers, but there are a few considerations to keep in mind:

Browser Support:

Modern Browsers: Full support in all modern desktop and mobile browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
Legacy Browsers: No support in Internet Explorer 8 and partial support in IE 9-11 (only in CSS, not in SVG).
Opera Mini: Limited support in some versions.

Potential Issues:

Mobile Browsers: Some mobile browsers initially calculate viewport height incorrectly when the address bar is visible, which can affect VMIN calculations.
Zooming: Browser zoom can affect how viewport units behave in some browsers.
SVG: Viewport units might behave differently in SVG contexts compared to regular CSS.

For older browser support, consider using a fallback with a more widely supported unit like pixels or percentages:


                                                .element {

                                                  width: 200px; /* Fallback */

                                                  width: 20vmin; /* Modern browsers */

                                                }

About VMIN Units

VMIN (Viewport Minimum) units are a powerful CSS feature for creating truly adaptive designs that work across different device orientations and screen sizes.

Key Features of VMIN

Orientation-Responsive: Adapts to both portrait and landscape modes
Constraint-Based: References the smaller dimension as a constraint
Proportional: Maintains consistent proportions across devices
Self-Adjusting: Automatically switches reference dimension as needed

VMIN is particularly useful for creating elements that should maintain visibility and proper sizing regardless of how a user holds their device.

CSS Usage Examples

Common ways to use VMIN units in your CSS:

/* Square elements */
.square-element {
  width: 25vmin;
  height: 25vmin;
  background-color: #3498db;
}

/* Circles that scale properly */
.circle {
  width: 20vmin;
  height: 20vmin;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Balanced typography */
.responsive-title {
  font-size: 6vmin;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.subtitle {
  font-size: 3vmin;
}

/* Consistent padding */
.card {
  padding: 3vmin;
}

/* Combined with calc() */
.special-container {
  width: calc(50% + 10vmin);
  margin: 2vmin auto;
}

/* Minimum and maximum constraints */
.constrained-element {
  width: 20vmin;
  min-width: 100px;
  max-width: 300px;
}

Combine VMIN with min/max constraints to ensure elements don't become too small on tiny screens or too large on massive displays.

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