3:2 Aspect Ratio Calculator
The classic landscape photo shape used by many camera sensors and 4 × 6 prints. Enter a width or height to calculate the matching dimension without stretching the frame.
Calculate 3:2
What does a 3:2 aspect ratio mean?
The frame is one and a half times as wide as it is high. Many full-frame and APS-C cameras capture 3:2 natively.
1500 × 1000, 3000 × 2000 and 6000 × 4000 are exact 3:2 sizes. Aspect ratio describes shape, not quality: increasing both dimensions preserves the same composition while adding pixels.
How to calculate 3:2 dimensions
Enter one known dimension above. To calculate manually, use these equations and round only the final result to a whole pixel.
height = width × 2 ÷ 3width = height × 3 ÷ 2An approximate result is normal when the chosen width or height cannot produce a whole-pixel match. For video encoding, even dimensions are often safer.
When to use 3:2
Keep 3:2 when you want to preserve a camera original or print at 4 × 6 inches without cropping. Moving to 16:9 trims the top and bottom; moving to 4:3 trims the sides.
Compare it with 4:3 for many phones and Micro Four Thirds cameras, or 16:9 for widescreen video.
Common 3:2 pixel sizes
The table is calculated in your browser. Rows marked approximately 3:2 were rounded to the nearest whole pixel.
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Crop, fit or resize?
Resize both dimensions proportionally when the source already matches 3:2. If it does not, filling the frame crops part of the source; fitting preserves everything but leaves unused canvas space. Never change only width or height, because that stretches the image.
3:2 frequently asked questions
Why do cameras use 3:2?
It matches the proportions historically associated with 35 mm film and remains common in interchangeable-lens cameras.
Is a 4 × 6 photo 3:2?
Yes. Reducing 6:4 gives 3:2, so a 3:2 image fits a 4 × 6 print without ratio cropping.
Can I post a 3:2 image online?
Yes. Websites can display it directly, although a social platform may preview it inside a different-shaped container.
About this calculator
The calculation runs locally in your browser and does not upload a file. Results are mathematical dimensions; confirm export, print or platform requirements with the destination before publishing. See how AspectRatioZ reviews its tools or contact us if a result needs attention.
Page reviewed: September 13, 2026.