Aspect Ratio Calculator
Your aspect ratio is: 16:9
*Results are rounded to the nearest whole number
Common Aspect Ratios
- 7680 x 4320 (8K UHDTV)
- 5120 x 2880 (5K, iMac with Retina Screen)
- 3840 x 2160 (4K UHDTV)
- 2048 x 1536 (iPad with Retina Screen)
- 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
- 1920 x 1080 (HD TV, iPhone 6 Plus)
- 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
- 1600 x 900 (HD+)
- 1440 x 900 (WXGA+)
- 1366 x 768 (HD)
- 1334 x 750 (iPhone 6/7/8)
- 1170 x 2532 (iPhone 14/15/16)
- 1284 x 2778 (iPhone 12 Pro Max/13 Pro Max)
- 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
- 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
- 1280 x 720 (HD Ready)
- 828 x 1792 (iPhone 11)
- 1125 x 2436 (iPhone X)
- 1136 x 640 (iPhone SE)
- 1200 x 630 (Facebook)
- 1024 x 768 (iPad)
- 1024 x 512 (Twitter)
- 800 x 600 (Common PC Resolution)
- 728 x 90 (Web Banner Ad Size)
- 720 x 576 (PAL)
- 640 x 480 (VGA)
- 320 x 480 (Old Smartphones)
Formula to Calculate
Aspect Ratio
To calculate the aspect ratio, divide the original height by the original width,
and then multiply the result by the new width to get the new height.
Formula: (Original Height / Original Width) × New Width = New Height
Example: (900 / 1600) × 800 = 450
Common Use Cases
Photography
- 4:3 - Traditional digital cameras
- 3:2 - Standard DSLR photos
- 1:1 - Square format (Instagram)
- 16:9 - Widescreen photos
Video Production
- 16:9 - Standard HD video
- 21:9 - Cinematic widescreen
- 9:16 - Mobile video (Stories, Reels)
- 4:3 - Classic TV format
Tips for Maintaining Aspect Ratio
- 1. Avoid Distortion: Always maintain the original aspect ratio when resizing to prevent stretching or squishing of the image.
- 2. Social Media Optimization: Different platforms have different preferred aspect ratios - adjust your content accordingly.
- 3. Cropping: When needed, crop your content rather than stretching it to fit a different aspect ratio.
- 4. Resolution Quality: When scaling up, be mindful of image quality degradation. Scaling down generally produces better results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is aspect ratio?
Aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between the width and height of an image or screen, expressed as two numbers separated by a colon (e.g., 16:9).
Why is aspect ratio important?
Maintaining the correct aspect ratio ensures your content looks professional and prevents distortion. It's crucial for compatibility across different devices and platforms.
What's the most common aspect ratio?
16:9 is currently the most common aspect ratio, used in most HD videos, modern monitors, and TVs. However, mobile devices often use different ratios like 9:16 for vertical content.