CSS Grid is a powerful layout system that allows for complex, two-dimensional responsive designs that were impossible with older float-based methods.

Is the code compatible with old browsers?

The generated code works in all modern browsers. Very old versions of IE may require specific prefixes or fallbacks.

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Visual CSS Grid Generator

Design complex layouts in seconds. Adjust columns, rows, and spacing visually and grab the clean CSS code for your project.

Layout Settings

Columns

Rows

Spacing (Gap)

Column Gap (px)

Row Gap (px)

Column Units

Template (e.g. 1fr 1fr 1fr)

Row Units

Template (e.g. 1fr 1fr 1fr)

Generated CSS Code

How to use the CSS Grid Generator

1. Define your Grid Structure: Start by entering the number of columns and rows you need for your layout.

2. Adjust Spacing: Use the Gap controls to add padding between your grid cells. This automatically sets the column-gap and row-gap properties.

3. Customize Units: You can manually edit the template inputs using values like fr (fractional), px (pixels), or % (percentage).

4. Export Code: The CSS updates in real-time. Simply copy and paste the generated properties into your parent container's style.

Understanding Grid Units

CSS Grid introduced the fr (fractional) unit, which represents a fraction of the free space in the grid container. It is the most flexible way to build responsive layouts without complex math.

1fr: Takes up 1 part of the available space.
2fr: Takes up twice as much space as 1fr.
auto: Sizes the column/row based on its content.
minmax(100px, 1fr): Ensures it's at least 100px but grows to fill space.

Grid vs Flexbox

While Flexbox is one-dimensional (better for a row OR a column), CSS Grid is two-dimensional. This means you can align items along both axes simultaneously, making it the perfect choice for full-page structures, dashboards, and photo galleries.

Use Grid when you need to control the overall page structure, and Flexbox for smaller components inside the grid cells.

Common CSS Grid Questions

Is CSS Grid supported in all browsers?

Yes! CSS Grid is supported by all modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. It has been standard since 2017.

What is the "Gap" property?

The gap property (formerly grid-gap) is a shorthand for row-gap and column-gap. It defines the spacing between cells without needing margins on individual items.

Can I nest grids?

Absolutely. Any grid item can itself become a display: grid container, allowing you to create incredibly deep and complex layouts.

How do I make the grid responsive?

The best way is using grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); which allows items to wrap automatically based on container width.