1. Sizing
  2. inline-size

Sizing

inline-size

Utilities for setting the inline size of an element.

ClassStyles
inline-<number>
inline-size: calc(var(--spacing) * <number>);
inline-<fraction>
inline-size: calc(<fraction> * 100%);
inline-3xs
inline-size: var(--container-3xs); /* 16rem (256px) */
inline-2xs
inline-size: var(--container-2xs); /* 18rem (288px) */
inline-xs
inline-size: var(--container-xs); /* 20rem (320px) */
inline-sm
inline-size: var(--container-sm); /* 24rem (384px) */
inline-md
inline-size: var(--container-md); /* 28rem (448px) */
inline-lg
inline-size: var(--container-lg); /* 32rem (512px) */
inline-xl
inline-size: var(--container-xl); /* 36rem (576px) */
inline-2xl
inline-size: var(--container-2xl); /* 42rem (672px) */

Examples

Basic example

Use inline-<number> utilities like inline-24 and inline-64 to set an element to a fixed inline size based on the spacing scale:

inline-48
inline-40
inline-32
inline-24
<div class="inline-96 ...">inline-96</div><div class="inline-80 ...">inline-80</div><div class="inline-64 ...">inline-64</div><div class="inline-48 ...">inline-48</div><div class="inline-40 ...">inline-40</div><div class="inline-32 ...">inline-32</div><div class="inline-24 ...">inline-24</div>

Using a percentage

Use inline-full or inline-<fraction> utilities like inline-1/2 and inline-2/5 to give an element a percentage-based inline size:

inline-1/2
inline-1/2
inline-2/5
inline-3/5
inline-1/3
inline-2/3
inline-full
<div class="flex ...">  <div class="inline-1/2 ...">inline-1/2</div>  <div class="inline-1/2 ...">inline-1/2</div></div><div class="flex ...">  <div class="inline-2/5 ...">inline-2/5</div>  <div class="inline-3/5 ...">inline-3/5</div></div><div class="flex ...">  <div class="inline-1/3 ...">inline-1/3</div>  <div class="inline-2/3 ...">inline-2/3</div></div><div class="inline-full ...">inline-full</div>

Using the container scale

Use utilities like inline-sm and inline-xl to set an element to a fixed inline size based on the container scale:

inline-sm
inline-xs
inline-2xs
inline-3xs
<div class="inline-xl ...">inline-xl</div><div class="inline-lg ...">inline-lg</div><div class="inline-md ...">inline-md</div><div class="inline-sm ...">inline-sm</div><div class="inline-xs ...">inline-xs</div><div class="inline-2xs ...">inline-2xs</div><div class="inline-3xs ...">inline-3xs</div>

Matching the viewport

Use the inline-screen utility to make an element span the entire inline size of the viewport:

<div class="inline-screen">  <!-- ... --></div>

Resetting the inline size

Use the inline-auto utility to remove an element's assigned inline size under a specific condition, like at a particular breakpoint:

<div class="inline-full md:inline-auto">  <!-- ... --></div>

Using a custom value

Use the inline-[<value>] syntax to set the inline size based on a completely custom value:

<div class="inline-[5px] ...">  <!-- ... --></div>

For CSS variables, you can also use the inline-(<custom-property>) syntax:

<div class="inline-(--my-inline-size) ...">  <!-- ... --></div>

This is just a shorthand for inline-[var(<custom-property>)] that adds the var() function for you automatically.

Responsive design

Prefix an inline-size utility with a breakpoint variant like md: to only apply the utility at medium screen sizes and above:

<div class="inline-1/2 md:inline-full ...">  <!-- ... --></div>

Learn more about using variants in the variants documentation.

Customizing your theme

The inline-<number> utilities are driven by the --spacing theme variable, which can be customized in your own theme:

@theme {  --spacing: 1px; }

Learn more about customizing the spacing scale in the theme variable documentation.

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