# Scale

Makes an element look bigger or smaller.

## What does `scale` do?

`scale` makes an element look bigger or smaller: `1.1` is 10% bigger.

```css
.thumbnail:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }
```

Level: Journeyman · [More CSS terms at this level](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/subjects/css/journeyman)

Updated: September 27, 2026

Source: https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/scale