Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Maria Gonzalez

How to Calculate Aspect Ratio

Formula

Aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between width and height, simplified by dividing both by their GCD.

This calculator also scales dimensions proportionally when you provide a target width.

Common use cases:

  • Video and image resizing
  • Monitor and screen comparisons
  • Print layout and design scaling

Frequently Asked Questions

MG

Maria Gonzalez

Registered Dietitian, RD, MPH

Maria is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Public Health. She focuses on evidence-based nutrition assessment tools including BMI, calorie calculations, and body composition analysis.

Share & Embed

Was this calculator helpful?

Related Calculators