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1---
2title: Use a Consistent Spacing Scale
3impact: HIGH
4tags: visual, spacing, scale, consistency
5---
6 
7## Use a Consistent Spacing Scale
8 
9Don't use arbitrary pixel values for spacing. Define a scale and stick to it throughout the UI.
10 
11**Incorrect (arbitrary values):**
12 
13```css
14.header { padding: 17px; }
15.card { margin-bottom: 13px; }
16.section { gap: 22px; }
17```
18 
19**Correct (consistent scale):**
20 
21```css
22:root {
23  --space-1: 4px;
24  --space-2: 8px;
25  --space-3: 12px;
26  --space-4: 16px;
27  --space-5: 24px;
28  --space-6: 32px;
29  --space-7: 48px;
30}
31 
32.header { padding: var(--space-4); }
33.card { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
34.section { gap: var(--space-5); }
35```
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