16:9 Aspect Ratio Calculator
16:9 is the standard widescreen shape used for most YouTube videos, presentations and desktop video. Enter a width or height and AspectRatioZ calculates the matching 16:9 dimension instantly.
Calculate 16:9
About the 16:9 aspect ratio
16:9 is the standard widescreen shape used for most YouTube videos, presentations and desktop video.
The ratio means that for every 16 units of width, there are 9 units of height. For example, 1920 × 1080 keeps the same shape at any scale.
Common uses include YouTube, HDTV, desktop video. The pixel dimensions can change while the 16:9 relationship stays the same.
For YouTube, 16:9 is the standard widescreen aspect ratio on computers, and common 16:9 resolutions include 1920 × 1080 and 1280 × 720. See YouTube’s resolution guidance.
Common 16:9 sizes
| Width | Height | Ratio |
|---|
Related tools
Aspect Ratio Calculator Video Ratio Calculator Image Ratio Checker Aspect Ratio Converter
FAQ
What is 16:9?
16:9 is the standard widescreen shape used for most YouTube videos, presentations and desktop video.
What is a common 16:9 resolution?
A common working example is 1920 × 1080. Use the calculator above to create other dimensions without changing the shape.
Can I scale a 16:9 image or video?
Yes. Keep width and height proportional. Changing one dimension and recalculating the other preserves the 16:9 aspect ratio.