Aspect Ratio Calculator

Resize Without Distortion

Calculate image and video aspect ratios, decimal ratios, and proportional resize dimensions without distortion.

This conversion runs only in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

  • Ratio16:9
  • Decimal1.7778
  • Common ratios16:9

Preview

Resize Calculator

Resize values show two decimals. Round to whole pixels for real images or video frames.

What is this tool?

This aspect ratio calculator simplifies width and height into a ratio such as 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, or 9:16, shows the decimal (width ÷ height), and computes the proportional missing dimension when you resize.

The simplified ratio uses the greatest common divisor after each side is rounded to an integer for GCD. Use presets for common media formats, or type any positive dimensions. A small preview box mirrors the shape.

It does not convert inches, centimeters, or print DPI—only abstract width/height units (usually screen pixels).

When to use

  • Resize images or video frames without stretching (fix one side, get the other)
  • Check whether a canvas, embed, or social crop matches 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, or 9:16
  • Translate design specs into implementation sizes before export
  • Document ratio + decimal for CSS aspect-ratio or layout notes

How to use

  1. Pick a preset chip or enter original width and height.
  2. Read the simplified ratio, decimal, and preview shape.
  3. Enter a new width or height—the other side updates live.
  4. Copy the summary; round to whole pixels when exporting real media.

Examples

Input / settingOutputNotes
1920 × 1080ratio 16:9; decimal 1.7778Standard widescreen video.
1080 × 1080ratio 1:1; decimal 1.0000Square social crop.
original 1920 × 1080; new width 1280new height 720.00Exact integer pair.
original 1920 × 1080; new width 1000new height 562.50Round to 562 or 563 for real pixels.

Practical pitfalls

  • Pixel rounding. A proportional height of 562.50 cannot be a half-pixel in most exports—choose 562 or 563 and accept a tiny ratio drift, or nudge width so both sides are integers.
  • GCD rounds first. Decimal original sizes are rounded before simplification, so the shown x:y may differ slightly from a pure fractional ratio of the raw floats.
  • Print DPI is out of scope. This tool does not map pixels to inches at 72dpi, 300dpi, or similar—use a print/prepress calculator for physical size.

References

Last reviewed: 2026-07-27

Frequently asked questions

What does the simplified ratio mean?
It is the width-to-height relationship reduced by their greatest common divisor (after rounding each side to an integer for GCD), such as `16:9`. The decimal is width ÷ height.
How should I round resize results to pixels?
The tool shows two decimal places. For real image or video frames, round to whole pixels (usually nearest integer). One side may need a ±1 px tweak so both stay integers at the same ratio.
Does this handle print or DPI?
No. It works in abstract width/height units (typically screen pixels). Inch/cm/DPI print sizing is out of scope.
Does calculation require upload?
No. All math runs locally in your browser.