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Video Aspect Ratio Calculator

Enter dimensions (or pick a common preset like 16:9 or 9:16) to see the simplified aspect ratio, then scale to a new width or height while keeping proportions.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Enter your original width and height, or pick a preset.
  2. 2See the simplified aspect ratio.
  3. 3Enter a new width or height to calculate the proportional other side.

Frequently asked questions

Which aspect ratio should I use for which platform?+

16:9 works well for YouTube and landscape video, 9:16 for Stories/Reels/Shorts and other vertical formats, and 1:1 for square feed posts — check each platform's current recommendations, since they do change.

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