How can I build a series of grids in Webflow that have the same height regardless of content, when column and flex box solutions don't work?
TL;DR
- Use CSS Grid for the parent container, define columns/rows, and set all grid items to Align and Justify Self: Stretch.
- Set rows to 1fr for equal height, apply a shared min-height if needed, and ensure inner elements use stretch and 100% height to avoid misalignment.
To create equal-height grid items in Webflow when standard columns or flexbox don't solve the issue, you can use CSS Grid with specific layout settings built into Webflow.
1. Use a CSS Grid Layout Instead of Columns or Flexbox
- Select your parent container (the wrapper for your grid items).
- Set Display: Grid under the Style panel.
- Define your number of columns and rows as needed.
2. Ensure All Grid Items Align Stretch
- Click on the grid container, then select each child item individually (or select them all at once if possible).
- Under the Style panel, set Align Self: Stretch and Justify Self: Stretch.
- This ensures each grid item takes full height of the grid cell it's in.
3. Ensure Grid Rows Have Equal Height
- By default, Webflow might set Rows: Auto, which changes based on content height.
- Change each row’s sizing to 1fr, or set all rows to “Auto” but ensure that:
- Every grid item has equal structure/padding.
- And all items stretch to fill available row space.
4. Use Manual Min-Height if Needed
- If unequal content still causes mismatch in height, go to each grid item and set a common Min Height value (e.g., 300px).
- Make sure padding, border, or margins aren’t causing height inconsistencies.
5. Use CSS Grid Inside Each Item (As a Workaround)
- For deeply misaligned content, try turning each individual grid item into a grid or flexbox layout itself.
- Combine this with stretch alignment and min-height to maintain internal alignment (like centering buttons at the bottom).
6. Avoid Nested Elements That Break Stretch
- Check for inner elements inside each grid item that may have absolute positioning, margin collapse, or fixed heights.
- These can break the overall alignment, so ensure internal components also use stretch and 100% height if needed.
Summary
To get equal-height grid items in Webflow, use CSS Grid, set all items to Align Self: Stretch, define row sizes with consistent units like 1fr, and apply a shared min-height if needed. This approach offers more consistent layout control than columns or flexbox.