Aspect Ratio Calculator
Find the ratio of any size, or calculate a missing width/height while keeping proportions.
Edit the pixel width and the height updates to match the ratio (and vice versa). Edit the ratio fields to change the locked proportions.
Common aspect ratios cheat sheet
- 16:9 — YouTube, TV, monitors, presentations. 1920×1080, 3840×2160 (4K).
- 9:16 — TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, phone wallpapers. 1080×1920.
- 1:1 — Instagram feed, profile pictures. 1080×1080.
- 4:5 — Instagram portrait posts. 1080×1350.
- 4:3 — older monitors, iPad screens, classic photography. 1024×768, 2048×1536.
- 21:9 — ultrawide monitors and cinematic video. 2560×1080, 3440×1440.
- 3:2 — DSLR photos, many laptop screens. 3000×2000.
How the math works
An aspect ratio is just a fraction. If your ratio is 16:9 and you know the width W, the height is W × 9 ÷ 16. Going the other way, height H gives a width of H × 16 ÷ 9. To find the ratio of an existing image, divide both dimensions by their greatest common divisor — 1920×1080 reduces to 16:9. This calculator handles the rounding for you and warns you implicitly: if a result is not a whole pixel, it rounds to the nearest one.
Ratio-specific calculators
Working with one fixed ratio? These pages lock it for you, with presets and a resolution chart:
- 16:9 Aspect Ratio Calculator — widescreen video and monitors
- 4:3 Aspect Ratio Calculator — classic screens, tablets and photography
- 21:9 Aspect Ratio Calculator — ultrawide monitors
- What Is My Screen Resolution — detect your current display size
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate aspect ratio from width and height?
Divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor. For example, 1920 and 1080 share a divisor of 120, giving 16:9. This calculator does it instantly — enter any width and height and the simplified ratio appears.
What resolution is 16:9?
Common 16:9 resolutions include 1280×720 (HD), 1920×1080 (Full HD), 2560×1440 (QHD), and 3840×2160 (4K UHD). Enter your target width in the calculator with the 16:9 preset selected to get the matching height.
How do I resize an image without stretching it?
Keep the ratio locked: enter the original width and height, then type your new width — the calculator gives you the exact height that preserves the proportions, so nothing looks squashed or stretched.
What aspect ratio should I use for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok?
YouTube videos are 16:9 (1920×1080). YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram Reels are 9:16 (1080×1920). Instagram feed posts work best at 1:1 (1080×1080) or 4:5 (1080×1350).
What is the difference between aspect ratio and resolution?
Resolution is the actual pixel count (1920×1080); aspect ratio is only the shape — the proportional relationship between width and height (16:9). Many different resolutions can share the same aspect ratio.