w-1/2 Tailwind CSS Class
Half width. The generated CSS output is width: 50%. This page gives you the generated CSS output, a copy-paste example, and an interactive demo for search-friendly utility lookups.
w-1/2 maps to width: 50%. It belongs to the Sizing category and was generated from Tailwind CSS v4.1.14 reference data.
Interactive Demo
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This preview simulates the effect of w-1/2 using structured data generated from your Tailwind reference snapshot.
Visual Comparison
w-1/2 adjusts width to 50%, which changes how much space the element can occupy or reserve.
Variants & Breakpoints
Use the base utility directly, then layer state or responsive variants when the component needs more specific behavior.
| Context | Class syntax | Why use it | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | w-1/2 | Apply w-1/2 directly to the element. | Default application |
| sm | sm:w-1/2 | Applies from 640px and up. | 640px |
| md | md:w-1/2 | Applies from 768px and up. | 768px |
| lg | lg:w-1/2 | Applies from 1024px and up. | 1024px |
Utility Family Comparison
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When to use this class
Use it when sizing needs to be explicit for cards, media, controls, or layout anchors instead of relying on content length alone.
Watch out for
Avoid locking dimensions too early. Rigid width and height values can break responsive layouts when content, translations, or viewport size change.
Class Reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Utility class | w-1/2 |
| Category | Sizing |
| CSS output | width: 50% |
| Source page | Cheat Sheet |
| Static slug | w-1-2 |
Example Snippet
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