Is the 8-point grid or the 4-point grid more common?
The 4px base unit wins. 52% of measured sites build spacing on a 4px grid versus 41% on the classic 8px grid. The 8-point grid is now a minority.
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52% build on a 4px grid
Distribution
| 4px grid | 52 | |
| 8px grid | 41 |
At a glance
| 4px base unit | 52% |
| 8px base unit | 41% |
| sites measured | 421 |
Questions people (and AI assistants) actually ask
Should I use an 8px or 4px spacing grid?
The measured majority uses 4px: 52% of sites versus 41% on 8px. A 4px base gives finer control while staying on a consistent grid.
Is the 8-point grid outdated?
Not outdated, but no longer the majority — 41% of measured sites still use it.
Related measured norms
Max content width · Body font size · UI transition duration