Calculate aspect ratio from width and height, resize dimensions, and find equivalent resolutions for images, photos, and printing.
The Aspect Ratio Calculator is a free tool that instantly computes the proportional relationship between the width and height of any object, image, or video frame. Enter any width or height, and the calculator automatically simplifies the ratio to its lowest terms. Whether you want to calculate aspect ratio from width and height in pixels, inches, cm, or meters, you'll always know the exact shape of your content.
Whether you're preparing a YouTube thumbnail at 16:9, cropping an Instagram post to 4:5, or designing a banner at a custom ratio, this calculator helps you find equivalent dimensions without guesswork. All calculations happen instantly in your browser — nothing is uploaded or stored.
Visual reference of the most-used formats in content creation
Widescreen — YouTube, TV
Standard — Photo, Tablet
Square — Instagram Feed
Vertical — TikTok, Reels
Ultra-wide — Cinema
1920 × 1080
Standard Full HD — simplifies to 16:9. Used for YouTube videos, desktop wallpapers, and most modern displays.
1080 × 1080
Perfect square — 1:1 ratio. The classic Instagram post format, also used for profile pictures and album covers.
1080 × 1350
Instagram portrait — 4:5 ratio. Takes up more screen real estate in the feed than a square post, boosting engagement.
1080 × 1920
Vertical full-screen — 9:16 ratio. The standard for Instagram Stories, TikTok videos, and YouTube Shorts.
2560 × 1080
Ultra-wide — 21:9 ratio. Used for cinematic video production and ultra-wide monitor wallpapers.
1280 × 720
HD Ready — 16:9 ratio. The required size for YouTube thumbnails and a common web video resolution.
| Platform | Ratio | Resolution | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Video | 16:9 | 1920 × 1080 | Upload at 1080p or higher for HD quality badge |
| YouTube Thumbnail | 16:9 | 1280 × 720 | Must be under 2MB — JPG or PNG |
| YouTube Shorts | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | Vertical format, max 60 seconds |
| Instagram Post | 1:1 | 1080 × 1080 | Square format for best feed consistency |
| Instagram Portrait | 4:5 | 1080 × 1350 | Takes more feed space — higher engagement |
| Instagram Story | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | Full-screen vertical — include safe zones for UI |
| TikTok Video | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 | Vertical only — avoid black bars |
| Twitter/X Post | 16:9 | 1200 × 675 | Landscape images display uncropped in feeds |
| Facebook Cover | 2.7:1 | 820 × 312 | Displays differently on mobile vs desktop |
| LinkedIn Banner | 4:1 | 1584 × 396 | Professional profile header image |
Content creators juggle dozens of dimension requirements across platforms. A YouTube video needs 16:9, an Instagram Reel needs 9:16, and a LinkedIn banner needs 1584×396 — which is actually 4:1. Memorizing all of these is impractical.
This calculator eliminates trial-and-error resizing. Lock a ratio, change one dimension, and the other adjusts automatically. Designers use it to verify client mockups. Video editors use it to double-check export settings. Social media managers use it to ensure every post fits perfectly, the first time.
Quick reference for the most common platform dimensions
YouTube
Thumbnail1280 × 720
Ratio: 16:9
1080 × 1080
Ratio: 1:1
1080 × 1920
Ratio: 9:16
TikTok
Platform Video1080 × 1920
Ratio: 9:16
1000 × 1500
Ratio: 2:3
Twitter / X
Post Image1200 × 675
Ratio: 16:9
1200 × 630
Ratio: 1.91:1
1200 × 627
Ratio: 1.91:1
Enter width and height values, choose a preset, or lock aspect ratio to auto-calculate dimensions.
Tip: Share results via URL — append ?w=1920&h=1080 to pre-fill values.
Difficulty: beginner