What is aspect ratio?
Aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between width and height, expressed as width:height, such as 16:9 or 4:3, and is computed by dividing width by height.[web:375][web:378]
When to use an aspect ratio calculator
- Resizing images or artwork while avoiding distortion and unwanted cropping.[web:374][web:382][web:384]
- Matching video players and screen resolutions to standard formats like 16:9, 4:3, or 21:9.[web:370][web:371][web:379]
- Designing social media graphics and layouts that must fit fixed aspect ratio slots.[web:370][web:378]