Aspect Ratio Calculator

Calculate new dimensions while keeping the same aspect ratio. Perfect for resizing images, video, and design work.

Common Ratios
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Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
Decimal
1.778
Orientation
Landscape
1920 x 1080
Resize (lock ratio)
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Common Aspect Ratios

16:9 is the standard for HD and 4K video, YouTube, and most modern monitors (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160). 4:3 was the old TV and monitor standard, still used in some presentations and iPad screens. 1:1 is a square, common for Instagram posts and profile pictures. 21:9 is ultrawide, used in cinema and ultrawide monitors. 9:16 is vertical video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. 3:2 is the standard for most DSLR photos and the Microsoft Surface. 5:4 is used in some older monitors and medium format photography.

How Aspect Ratio Works

The aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between width and height. A 16:9 ratio means for every 16 units of width, there are 9 units of height. When you resize an image or video while maintaining the aspect ratio, the proportions stay the same and nothing gets stretched or distorted. This calculator finds the greatest common divisor of your width and height to determine the simplest ratio.

Aspect Ratio FAQ

What aspect ratio is 1920x1080?
1920x1080 is a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is the standard for Full HD (1080p) content, most modern monitors, TVs, and video platforms like YouTube.
What aspect ratio should I use for Instagram?
Instagram supports 1:1 (square, 1080x1080), 4:5 (portrait, 1080x1350), and 16:9 (landscape, 1080x608) for feed posts. Stories and Reels use 9:16 (1080x1920). The 4:5 portrait format takes up the most screen space in the feed.
How do I resize without cropping?
Enter your current dimensions in the Width and Height fields above, then use the Resize section to enter a new width or height. The other dimension will be calculated automatically to maintain the same proportions. This avoids stretching or cropping.
What is the best resolution for YouTube?
YouTube recommends 1920x1080 (1080p) as the minimum for HD. For the best quality, upload at 3840x2160 (4K). Both use the 16:9 aspect ratio. YouTube Shorts use 1080x1920 (9:16 vertical).