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Aspect Ratio Calculator

Find the aspect ratio of any width × height, or scale dimensions while preserving proportions. Great for images, videos, and UI design.

Common aspect ratios

How to use

Find ratio: Enter width and height in pixels — the calculator reduces the dimensions to the simplest W:H ratio using the greatest common divisor.

Scale dimensions: Enter original width and height, then fill in either the new width or the new height. The missing value is calculated automatically so proportions stay exact.

Common ratios: Click any preset to load it into the Find ratio panel instantly.

Use cases

  • Resizing images for web without stretching or cropping
  • Checking if a video or photo matches a target platform's required ratio (YouTube 16:9, Instagram 4:5)
  • Calculating canvas sizes in Figma, Photoshop or CSS
  • Verifying responsive breakpoints maintain correct proportions
  • Scaling print designs from one page size to another

Limitations

Results are rounded to the nearest whole pixel in Scale mode — sub-pixel values are truncated since screens can't render fractional pixels.

The GCD-based ratio reduction may produce unexpected results for very large prime dimensions (e.g., 1001×1000 won't reduce further).

Frequently asked questions

What is aspect ratio?
Aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between a width and height, expressed as W:H (e.g., 16:9). It describes the shape of an image or screen without specifying actual dimensions.
What is the 16:9 aspect ratio in pixels?
16:9 is the standard widescreen ratio. Common pixel dimensions include 1280×720 (HD), 1920×1080 (Full HD), 2560×1440 (2K), and 3840×2160 (4K UHD).
How do I maintain aspect ratio when resizing?
Fix either width or height, then calculate the other side: new height = (original height / original width) × new width. This calculator does that instantly.
What aspect ratio is a standard photo?
Most digital cameras shoot at 3:2 (crop sensor) or 4:3 (point-and-shoot, phone). Instagram historically used 1:1 (square); modern platforms support 4:5 and 9:16 (Stories).
What is the best aspect ratio for YouTube?
YouTube recommends 16:9. Videos uploaded in other ratios get pillarboxed or letterboxed. Shorts use 9:16 (vertical).

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