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The CSS math functions allow mathematical expressions to be used as property values. Here, we will explain the calc()
, max()
and min()
functions.
The calc() Function
The calc()
function performs a calculation to be used as the property value.
CSS Syntax
calc(expression)
Value | Description |
---|---|
expression | Required. A mathematical expression. The result will be used as the value. The following operators can be used: + - * / |
Let us look at an example:
Example
Use calc() to calculate the width of a <div> element:
#div1 {
position: absolute;
left: 50px;
width: calc(100% - 100px);
border: 1px solid black;
background-color: yellow;
padding: 5px;
}
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <style> #div1 { position: absolute; left: 50px; width: calc(100% - 100px); border: 1px solid black; background-color: yellow; padding: 5px; } </style> </head> <body> <h1>The calc() Function</h1> <p>Create a div that stretches across the window, with a 50px gap between both sides of the div and the edges of the window:</p> <div id="div1">Some text...</div> </body> </html>
The max() Function
The max()
function uses the largest value,
from a comma-separated list of values, as the property value.
CSS Syntax
max(value1, value2, ...)
Value | Description |
---|---|
value1, value2, ... | Required. A list of comma-separated values - where the largest value is chosen |
Let us look at an example:
Example
Use max() to set the width of #div1 to whichever value is largest, 50% or 300px:
#div1 {
background-color: yellow;
height: 100px;
width: max(50%, 300px);
}
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <style> #div1 { background-color: yellow; height: 100px; width: max(50%, 300px); } </style> </head> <body> <h1>The max() Function</h1> <p>Use max() to set the width of #div1 to whichever value is largest, 50% or 300px:</p> <div id="div1">Some text...</div> <p>Resize the browser window to see the effect.</p> </body> </html>
The min() Function
The min()
function uses the smallest value, from a comma-separated list of values, as the property value.
CSS Syntax
min(value1, value2, ...)
Value | Description |
---|---|
value1, value2, ... | Required. A list of comma-separated values - where the smallest value is chosen |
Let us look at an example:
Example
Use min() to set the width of #div1 to whichever value is smallest, 50% or 300px:
#div1 {
background-color: yellow;
height: 100px;
width: min(50%, 300px);
}
<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <style> #div1 { background-color: yellow; height: 100px; width: min(50%, 300px); } </style> </head> <body> <h1>The min() Function</h1> <p>Use min() to set the width of #div1 to whichever value is smallest, 50% or 300px:</p> <div id="div1">Some text...</div> <p>Resize the browser window to see the effect.</p> </body> </html>
All CSS Math Functions
Function | Description |
---|---|
calc() | Allows you to perform calculations to determine CSS property values |
max() | Uses the largest value, from a comma-separated list of values, as the property value |
min() | Uses the smallest value, from a comma-separated list of values, as the property value |