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CSS Clamp() Fluid Typography Generator

Generate one line of CSS that scales your font size smoothly — no media queries needed

Configure Your Fluid Scale

Font size at the smallest viewport

Font size at the largest viewport

Viewport width where scaling begins

Viewport width where scaling stops

Used to convert px values to rem

clamp() works on any CSS length property

Generated Output

CSS Declaration
font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.30rem + 3.75vw, 3rem);
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Min Size
16px
Fluid Range
320px — 1200px
Max Size
48px

About the Css Clamp Generator

The CSS Clamp() Fluid Typography Generator calculates the exact clamp() value needed to scale any CSS length property smoothly between two viewport widths. Enter your minimum and maximum sizes, set your viewport breakpoints, and get a single copy-paste CSS declaration — no media queries required.

How to Use the Css Clamp Generator

  1. Set the minimum font size — the size at your smallest viewport (e.g. 320px mobile).
  2. Set the maximum font size — the size at your largest viewport (e.g. 1200px desktop).
  3. Adjust the viewport range to match your design breakpoints.
  4. Choose the CSS property you want to apply the clamp to.
  5. Copy the generated declaration and paste it into your stylesheet.

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What is CSS clamp()?

clamp(MIN, PREFERRED, MAX) is a CSS math function that clamps a value between a lower and upper bound. The preferred value is typically a viewport-relative unit like vw, which makes it scale with the screen. The browser picks the preferred value unless it falls outside the min/max bounds.

For fluid typography, the preferred value is a linear equation: slope * 100vw + intercept. This tool calculates that slope and intercept for you based on your desired size range and viewport range.

The Math Behind clamp()

Given a minimum size s1 at viewport v1 and a maximum size s2 at viewport v2, the fluid slope and y-intercept are:

  1. Slope = (s2 - s1) / (v2 - v1)
  2. Intercept (rem) = (-v1 — slope + s1) / base-font-size
  3. Result: clamp(s1, intercept rem + slope*100 vw, s2)

Tips for Fluid Typography

  1. Use a type scale: Apply clamp() to a CSS custom property like --step-0, --step-1, etc. and reference those throughout your design system.
  2. Don't over-scale: A ratio of 2→3x between min and max is usually enough. Larger ratios can feel jarring on mid-size screens.
  3. Test at 375px and 1440px: These are the most common mobile and desktop widths in 2026.
  4. Use rem, not px: rem-based clamp values respect user font-size preferences, improving accessibility.
  5. Apply to more than font-size: Fluid spacing (padding, gap, margin) using clamp() creates a cohesive, proportional layout at every screen size.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CSS clamp()?

CSS clamp() is a function that lets you set a value that scales fluidly between a minimum and maximum, based on a preferred value like a viewport unit. It replaces multiple media queries with a single line.

How does fluid typography work?

Fluid typography uses a linear scale between two viewport widths. At the minimum viewport the font is at its smallest size; at the maximum viewport it reaches its largest size, scaling smoothly in between.

What base font size does this tool assume?

By default this tool assumes a 16px root font size, which is the browser default. You can change this in the "Root Font Size" dropdown if your project uses a different base (e.g. the 62.5% trick sets it to 10px).

Can I use clamp() for things other than font size?

Yes. clamp() works for any CSS length property — padding, margin, gap, width, border-radius, and more. Use the CSS Property dropdown to switch the output declaration.

Is the output accessible?

Using rem units in clamp() respects the user's browser font-size preference, which is important for accessibility. Avoid using px for both the min and max values if accessibility is a concern.

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