3:2 Aspect Ratio

Resolutions, uses and the formula for the 3:2 aspect ratio.

3:2 aspect ratio = 1.500

Used for photos from most cameras. Height = width × 2 ÷ 3.

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 3:2 resolutions

    Width × heightMegapixels
    480 × 3200.15
    720 × 4800.35
    960 × 6400.61
    1080 × 7200.78
    1440 × 9601.38
    1920 × 12802.46
    3840 × 25609.83

    What is the 3:2 ratio used for?

    3:2 means 3 units wide for 2 units high. It is used for photos from most cameras. As a decimal, the width is 1.500 times the height.

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    How to calculate 3:2 sizes

    • From a width: height = width × 2 ÷ 3.
    • From a height: width = height × 3 ÷ 2.
    • 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 3:2?

    Common ones: 480 × 320, 720 × 480, 960 × 640, 1080 × 720, 1440 × 960, 1920 × 1280.

    What is 3:2 used for?

    It is used for photos from most cameras.

    How do I calculate a 3:2 size?

    Height = width × 2 ÷ 3. Width = height × 3 ÷ 2. Or type one side in the calculator above.

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