CSSGen.app

CSS Grid Generator

Configure two-dimensional CSS Grid layouts specifying rows, columns, gaps, and individual area placements.

Grid Columns
3
Grid Rows
2
Column Gap16px
Row Gap16px
Cell 1
Cell 2
Cell 3
Cell 4
Cell 5
Cell 6
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 1fr);
column-gap: 16px;
row-gap: 16px;

What is a CSS Grid in CSS?

CSS Grid Layout is a two-dimensional grid-based layout system that controls both columns and rows simultaneously.

Why Use a CSS CSS Grid?

It is the most powerful layout tool in CSS, enabling complex magazine-style cards, dashboard templates, and photo galleries without nested wrappers.

CSS Syntax & Controls

Define columns and rows on the container using grid-template-columns and grid-template-rows, then set column/row gap coordinates.

display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px;

Best Practices

  • Use the 'fr' (fractional) unit for fluid, responsive columns.
  • Combine grid with flexbox: grid for page layouts, flexbox for inline components.

Common Mistakes

  • Overcomplicating simple layouts that could be achieved with Flexbox.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use this Generator

  1. Select the number of grid columns and rows.
  2. Adjust row and column gap sliders.
  3. Copy the CSS grid declaration and structural HTML block.

Browser Compatibility

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between Flexbox and CSS Grid?

Flexbox is one-dimensional (content flows along rows OR columns). CSS Grid is two-dimensional (aligns items along columns AND rows simultaneously).