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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;
}
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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);
}
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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);
}
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For a complete list of all CSS functions, visit our CSS Functions Reference.


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