16:9 Aspect Ratio

Resolutions, uses and the formula for the 16:9 aspect ratio.

16:9 aspect ratio = 1.778

Used for widescreen video, YouTube, TVs. Height = width × 9 ÷ 16.

Ratio
:
Size in pixels
×
Change the width or height and the other one follows the ratio. Change both to find the ratio.
16:9aspect ratio
1.78as a decimal
16:9closest standard
2.07megapixels
1920 × 1080
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    Common 16:9 resolutions

    Width × heightMegapixels
    320 × 1800.06
    480 × 2700.13
    640 × 3600.23
    720 × 4050.29
    960 × 5400.52
    1280 × 7200.92
    1440 × 8101.17
    1600 × 9001.44
    1920 × 10802.07
    2560 × 14403.69

    What is the 16:9 ratio used for?

    16:9 means 16 units wide for 9 units high. It is used for widescreen video, YouTube, TVs. As a decimal, the width is 1.778 times the height.

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    How to calculate 16:9 sizes

    • From a width: height = width × 9 ÷ 16.
    • From a height: width = height × 16 ÷ 9.
    • Round to even numbers for video.
    • Changing the ratio of an image means cropping it or adding bars: resizing alone would stretch it.

    Other aspect ratios

    16:94:321:99:164:53:21:116:10

    Popular resolutions:

    1920 × 10801280 × 7203840 × 21602560 × 14401080 × 19201080 × 13501080 × 10802560 × 10803440 × 14401366 × 7681440 × 9001024 × 768

    Updated October 2026.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What resolutions are 16:9?

    Common ones: 320 × 180, 480 × 270, 640 × 360, 720 × 405, 960 × 540, 1280 × 720.

    What is 16:9 used for?

    It is used for widescreen video, YouTube, TVs.

    How do I calculate a 16:9 size?

    Height = width × 9 ÷ 16. Width = height × 16 ÷ 9. Or type one side in the calculator above.

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