CSS Grid Generator

Generate grid-template from rows and columns.

About this tool

This tool generates grid-template CSS in one click. Three features: 1) Enter rows, columns, track sizes (fr, px, auto), gap via form, 2) Copy generated CSS directly, 3) Useful for 2D layouts, card lists, dashboard design.

Tool interface 

  
 
 
    
 
 
 
Usage
 
     
  1. Enter rows, columns, track sizes (fr, px, auto), gap
  2. Generated grid-template CSS is displayed
  3. Copy and paste into your project
    4.  
 
 
 
When to use
 
Grid layouts, card lists, dashboard layout design.
 
 
 
Examples
 
3 cols × 2 rows, 1fr each, gap 1rem → grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
 
  
 
FAQ
 
 
 
What is fr in CSS Grid?
 
Fraction. Share of available space. 1fr 1fr 1fr = thirds, 2fr 1fr = 2:1 ratio.
 
 
Grid vs Flexbox?
 
Grid = 2D (rows and cols). Flexbox = 1D (row or col). Use Grid for complex layouts.
 
 
How to write grid-template-columns?
 
repeat(3, 1fr) for thirds, 200px 1fr 1fr for fixed+flex, minmax(200px, 1fr). This tool generates it.
 
 
What is gap in CSS Grid?
 
Space between rows and columns. gap: 1rem for both. row-gap and column-gap for separate.
 
 
How to use grid-template-areas?
 
Define named areas. Assign with grid-area. This tool focuses on template generation.
 
 
How to use repeat()?
 
repeat(3, 1fr) repeats 1fr three times. repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)) for responsive.
 
 
When to use Grid vs Flexbox?
 
Card grids, 2D layouts → Grid. Nav bars, single row → Flexbox. Often combined.
 
 
What is minmax()?
 
Min and max size. minmax(200px, 1fr) = min 200px, max 1fr. Good for responsive Grid.
 
 
What is grid-auto-rows?
 
Size for implicit rows. grid-auto-rows: 100px sets unstated row heights.
 
 
CSS Grid browser support?
 
Widely supported. IE11 partial—use @supports for fallback.
 
 
 
 
   
 
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CSS Grid Generator is a free developer tool for searches like CSS Grid Generator. Generate grid-template from rows and columns.
 
 
 
Basic workflow
 
     
  1. Enter rows, columns, track sizes (fr, px, auto), gap
  2. Generated grid-template CSS is displayed
  3. Copy and paste into your project
    4.  
 
 
Practical use cases
 
     
  • Grid layouts, card lists, dashboard layout design.
  • This tool generates grid-template CSS in one click. Three features: 1) Enter rows, columns, track sizes (fr, px, auto), gap via form, 2) Copy generated CSS directly, 3) Useful for 2D layouts, card lists, dashboard design.
  • Row/column count
  • fr/px/auto track sizes
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Privacy & data handling
 
Data stays on your device; we do not store it on our servers.
 
 
 
Things to watch out for
 
     
  • Always double-check before pasting output into production
  • Try incognito if extensions break the page
  • Wait for processing on large inputs
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Frequently asked questions
 
 
 
Is CSS Grid Generator free?
 
Free to use, no sign-up required.
 
 
Is data sent to a server?
 
Data stays on your device; we do not store it on our servers.
 
 
Supported browsers?
 
Tested on recent Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.
 
 
Offline use?
 
Core features work offline after the first load.
 
 
vs CLI or desktop apps?
 
CSS Grid Generator is an install-free online alternative to CLI or desktop apps.
 
 
When to use it?
 
Use it when: Grid layouts, card lists, dashboard layout design.
 
 
Usage example?
 
Example: 3 cols × 2 rows, 1fr each, gap 1rem → grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
 
 
Main features?
 
Row/column count, fr/px/auto track sizes, Gap and copy CSS
 
 
How is this different from similar tools?
 
CSS Grid Generator runs in the browser with no install—ideal for quick checks before heavier CLI or IDE workflows.
 
 
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