Aspect Ratio Calculator

The aspect ratio is the shape of a screen, photo or video: width to height. Resizing without keeping it stretches the picture.

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Aspect ratio

16:9

widescreen (HD, YouTube)

As a decimal
1.778 : 1
Megapixels
2.07

About this calculator

Find the ratio of a size, or the new height for a new width.

How to use it

  1. Choose what to find.
  2. Enter width and height.
  3. Enter a new width to resize.

The formula

Ratio = width ÷ gcd : height ÷ gcd; new height = new width × height ÷ width
gcd
greatest common divisor

Worked example

1920 × 1080

  1. Both divide by 120: 16:9, widescreen.
  2. At 1280 wide, the height is 720.

What the result means

Reels and Shorts use 9:16; Instagram posts use 1:1 or 4:5.

Assumptions

  • Pixel sizes.

Limitations

  • Some displays use non-square pixels.

Frequently asked questions

What ratio is 1920 × 1080?

16:9.

What size is a 9:16 video?

1080 × 1920 pixels is common.

How do I resize without stretching?

Keep the same ratio: new height = new width × old height ÷ old width.

Last reviewed on 3 October 2026. Found a mistake? Tell us.