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CSS Spacing Calculator

Online CSS spacing calculator that generates a spacing scale from a base unit and scale type, previews tokens, and exports CSS variables and Tailwind spacing config.

Ready. Update inputs to generate values in real time.

Calculator Settings

Suggestions: 4px, 8px, or 16px

Spacing Scale Preview

CSS Variables

:root {
  --spacing-md: 12px;
}

Tailwind Config

spacing: {
  'md': '12px'
}

Examples

Using CSS Variables

.button {
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

Using Tailwind

<div class="p-md mb-lg">
  Content
</div>

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Documentation

About CSS Spacing Calculator

This tool builds a consistent spacing scale from a base unit using linear, Fibonacci, or power-based progression, and exports CSS variables / Tailwind config snippets.

Key Features

  • Base Unit Input: Generate a full spacing system from one value.
  • Multiple Scale Methods: linear, fibonacci, and powers.
  • Live Visual Preview: Quickly inspect rhythm and density.
  • Code Export: CSS variables and Tailwind spacing output.
  • Usage Examples: Ready-to-adapt snippets.

Steps

  1. Enter a base unit.
  2. Select a scale method.
  3. Review preview and generated outputs.
  4. Copy CSS variables or Tailwind config into your project.

Use Cases

  • Defining spacing tokens in design systems.
  • Standardizing spacing across multiple pages.
  • Bootstrapping spacing scales for Tailwind projects.

FAQ

Which scale method should I choose?

Linear is safest for most products; Fibonacci/power scales are useful when stronger hierarchy is needed.

Output feels too dense or too sparse. What should I change?

Adjust base unit first, then compare scale methods again.

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