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📐 Aspect Ratio Calculator

Calculate and resize dimensions proportionally

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About Aspect Ratio Calculator

Calculate aspect ratios and resize dimensions proportionally. Common presets for video, photos, and screens. Free online tool. This tool runs entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server. It's fast, free, and works on any device.

How to Use Aspect Ratio Calculator

  1. Enter the width of your image or video
  2. Enter the height to calculate the aspect ratio
  3. Or enter a ratio and one dimension to find the other
  4. View the simplified ratio (e.g., 16:9, 4:3)
  5. Use the results for responsive design, video editing, or print layouts

About Aspect Ratio Calculator

Aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between width and height of an image or display. Getting it right is crucial for web design, video production, photography, and print media. Common ratios include 16:9 (widescreen video, most monitors), 4:3 (classic TV, presentations), 1:1 (Instagram square), 9:16 (vertical video, TikTok/Reels), and 3:2 (35mm photography). Using the wrong aspect ratio leads to stretched or cropped content. This calculator works both ways — enter dimensions to find the ratio, or enter a ratio and one dimension to find the matching dimension. Essential for responsive web design where images need to maintain proportions, video editors matching export settings, and designers preparing assets for multiple platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What aspect ratio is 1920x1080?

1920×1080 is 16:9, the standard widescreen ratio used by Full HD monitors, YouTube videos, and most modern TVs. It's the most common ratio for video content today.

What ratio should I use for Instagram?

Instagram supports 1:1 (square, 1080×1080), 4:5 (portrait, 1080×1350, gets the most feed space), and 16:9 (landscape, 1080×608). Stories and Reels use 9:16 (1080×1920).

How do I maintain aspect ratio when resizing?

Lock the ratio by changing only one dimension — the other should scale proportionally. This calculator does that math for you. In CSS, use aspect-ratio: 16/9 or the padding-bottom percentage trick.

What's the difference between 4:3 and 16:9?

4:3 is the classic 'square-ish' format used by old TVs and many presentations. 16:9 is wider, giving more horizontal space — standard for modern screens. 16:9 content on a 4:3 screen shows black bars (letterboxing).

What ratio do cinematic films use?

Most modern films use 2.39:1 (anamorphic widescreen). IMAX uses 1.43:1 or 1.9:1. These ultra-wide ratios are why movies often have black bars on 16:9 TVs.

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