scale

The scale CSS property allows you to specify scale transforms individually and independently of the transform property. This maps better to typical user interface usage, and saves having to remember the exact order of transform functions to specify in the transform value.

Syntax

/* Keyword values */
scale: none;

/* Single values */
/* values of more than 1 make the element grow */
scale: 2;
/* values of less than 1 make the element shrink */
scale: 0.5;

/* Two values */
scale: 2 0.5;

/* Three values */
scale: 2 0.5 2;

/* Global values */
scale: inherit;
scale: initial;
scale: revert;
scale: unset;

Values

Single number value: A <number> specifying a scale factor to make the affected element scale by the same factor along both the X and Y axes. Equivalent to a scale() (2D scaling) function with a single value specified.
Two length/percentage values: Two <number>s that specify the X and Y axis scaling values (respectively) of a 2D scale. Equivalent to a scale() (2D scaling) function with two values specified.
Three length/percentage values: Three <number>s that specify the X, Y, and Z axis scaling values (respectively) of a 3D scale. Equivalent to a scale3d() (3D scaling) function.
none: Specifies that no scaling should be applied.

Formal definition

Initial value	`none`
Applies to	transformable elements
Inherited	no
Computed value	as specified
Animation type	a transform
Creates stacking context	yes

Formal syntax

none | <number>{1,3}

Examples

Scaling an element on hover

HTML

<div>
  <p class="scale">Scaling</p>
</div>

CSS

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  font-family: sans-serif;
}

div {
  width: 150px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

p {
  padding: 10px 5px;
  border: 3px solid black;
  border-radius: 20px;
  width: 150px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.scale {
  transition: scale 1s;
}

div:hover .scale {
  scale: 2 0.7;
}

Result

Specifications

Specification
CSS Transforms Module Level 2 # individual-transforms

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