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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)
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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;

}

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, ...)
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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);

}

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, ...)
CSS Math Functions | CSS for Beginners - Class 6
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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