Responsive CSS Grid Generator
Build responsive CSS Grid layouts visually with auto-fit, minmax, and fluid columns. Preview at multiple breakpoints and copy production-ready CSS — all client-side.
CSS Grid Generator
Build CSS grid layouts visually. Configure columns, rows, gap, and per-item placement. Copy production-ready CSS.
Grid Container
Live Preview
Click an item to configure its grid placement properties
CSS Output
.container {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
gap: 12px;
}Layout Presets
About CSS Grid
CSS Grid is a two-dimensional layout system that handles both columns and rows simultaneously, unlike flexbox which is one-dimensional.
grid-template-columns / rows define the track sizes. 1fr 1fr 1fr creates three equal columns. repeat(3, 1fr) is equivalent.
fr is a fractional unit that distributes available space. 1fr 2fr gives the second column twice the space.
grid-column / grid-row on items control placement. span 2 makes an item stretch across two tracks.
gap adds consistent spacing between grid tracks. You can set row-gap and column-gap independently.
auto-fill / auto-fit with minmax() create responsive grids without media queries.
What is a responsive CSS Grid?
A responsive CSS Grid automatically adapts its column and row structure based on the available viewport width. Using techniques like auto-fit, auto-fill, minmax(), and fr units, you can create grids that reflow from multi-column layouts on desktop to single-column on mobile — often without a single media query. This approach produces truly fluid layouts that look great at every screen size.
Common use cases
Responsive grids are essential for product listing pages, image galleries, blog post grids, and any content that needs to display differently on phones versus desktops. The 'auto-fit, minmax()' pattern is particularly popular: 'grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr))' creates a grid that automatically adjusts from 1 to many columns based on container width.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between auto-fit and auto-fill?
auto-fill creates as many tracks as fit in the container, even if they are empty. auto-fit collapses empty tracks, allowing items to stretch and fill the remaining space. For most responsive layouts, auto-fit is the better choice.
Do I still need media queries with CSS Grid?
Not always. Combining auto-fit with minmax() creates intrinsically responsive grids. However, media queries are still useful for changing the overall grid structure (like moving a sidebar below content) or adjusting gap sizes at different breakpoints.