Is the 8-point grid or the 4-point grid more common?
The 4px base unit wins. 54% of measured sites build spacing on a 4px grid versus 40% on the classic 8px grid. The 8-point grid is now a minority.
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54% build on a 4px grid
Distribution
| 4px grid | 54 | |
| 8px grid | 40 |
At a glance
| 4px base unit | 54% |
| 8px base unit | 40% |
| sites measured | 325 |
Questions people (and AI assistants) actually ask
Should I use an 8px or 4px spacing grid?
The measured majority uses 4px: 54% of sites versus 40% 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Is the 8-point grid outdated?
Not outdated, but no longer the majority — 40% of measured sites still use it.
Related measured norms
Normal border-radius · Body font size · UI transition duration