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Aspect Ratio CalculatorCalculate aspect ratios from dimensions and resize images/videos while maintaining proportions.

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Aspect Ratio Calculator

Calculate aspect ratios from dimensions and resize images/videos while maintaining proportions.

How to Use
1

Enter Dimensions

Input width and height in pixels (or use a preset ratio).

2

Optional: Resize

Enter a new width or height to maintain the ratio.

3

View Ratio

See the simplified ratio, decimal value, and resized dimensions.

What Is Aspect Ratio Calculator?

The Aspect Ratio Calculator determines the aspect ratio of any image, video, or screen from its width and height dimensions. It simplifies the ratio to its lowest terms (e.g., 1920×1080 → 16:9), shows the decimal equivalent, and can resize dimensions while maintaining the same ratio. Quick-select buttons for common ratios (16:9, 4:3, 21:9, 1:1, 9:16) make it easy to work with standard formats. The resize mode lets you enter a new width or height to automatically calculate the matching dimension.

Why Use Our Aspect Ratio Calculator?

  • Simplifies dimensions to lowest-terms aspect ratio
  • Resize mode maintains proportions automatically
  • Quick presets for common ratios (16:9, 4:3, 21:9, 1:1)
  • Shows both ratio and decimal format

Common Use Cases

Image Editing

Calculate proper crop dimensions for social media and print.

Video Production

Ensure video exports match target aspect ratios.

Web Design

Calculate responsive container sizes that maintain aspect ratios.

Display Selection

Compare monitor and TV aspect ratios.

Technical Guide

The aspect ratio is computed by finding the GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) of width and height, then dividing both by the GCD: Ratio = (W/GCD) : (H/GCD). The GCD is found using the Euclidean algorithm. The decimal ratio = W/H. For resizing with locked width: New Height = New Width / (W/H). For locked height: New Width = New Height × (W/H). Common aspect ratios: 16:9 (widescreen), 4:3 (classic TV), 21:9 (ultrawide), 1:1 (square), 9:16 (mobile portrait), 3:2 (35mm film), 2.39:1 (cinema scope).

Tips & Best Practices

  • 1
    Most modern screens use 16:9. Ultra-wide monitors use 21:9
  • 2
    Social media platforms have specific recommended aspect ratios for posts and stories
  • 3
    When resizing, always lock to one dimension to avoid distortion
  • 4
    Instagram uses 1:1 (square), 4:5 (portrait), and 1.91:1 (landscape)

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Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat is the most common aspect ratio?
16:9 (1.778:1) is the standard for HD, Full HD, and 4K displays and video.
QWhat aspect ratio is 1920×1080?
1920×1080 is 16:9, the standard full HD widescreen ratio.
QWhat aspect ratio does Instagram use?
Instagram supports 1:1 (square), 4:5 (portrait, recommended), and 1.91:1 (landscape). Stories use 9:16.
QHow do I resize without distortion?
Use the resize mode: enter either a new width or new height, and the calculator will compute the other dimension to maintain the aspect ratio.
QWhat is the difference between 16:9 and 16:10?
16:9 (1.778:1) is standard for TVs and monitors. 16:10 (1.6:1) is used in some laptop and tablet screens and provides slightly more vertical space.

About Aspect Ratio Calculator

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