5:4 Aspect Ratio Calculator – Medium Format & 8×10 Prints

Aspect Ratio Calculator

5:4

Current Aspect Ratio

Quick Select

Custom Input

Width (px)

Height (px)

Ratio Width

Ratio Height

Editing Dimensions — preview reflects exact width × height; ratio is detected from your input.

CSS

aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;

Smart Ratio Simplifier

Enter any resolution to detect its aspect ratio

CSS Code Generator

Production-ready CSS for responsive 5:4 containers:

CSS / HTML

/* Responsive aspect ratio container */
.ratio-box {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* With object-fit for images/video */
.ratio-box img,
.ratio-box video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

Live Visual Preview

16:9 1920 × 1080

Preview animates as you calculate

16:9 aspect ratio Landscape 1920 × 1080

For every 16 units of width, the height is 9 units. The longer side is capped at 1920px, so this ratio resolves to 1920 × 1080 — the conventional Full HD size used across most platform presets.

Why 1920 on the long side? It's the standard Full HD reference width/height used by social, video, and screen presets, which keeps Quick Select results consistent with the Platform & Device Presets below.

Platform & Device Presets

Instagram

Post (Square)

1080 × 1080

Instagram

Portrait Post

1080 × 1350

Instagram

Reel / Story

1080 × 1920

TikTok

Vertical Video

1080 × 1920

Snapchat

Story

1080 × 1920

Facebook / X

Link Preview

1200 × 630

Standard Pin

1000 × 1500

Banner

1584 × 396

YouTube

Thumbnail (HD)

1280 × 720

YouTube

1080p Video

1920 × 1080

YouTube / Netflix

4K UHD

3840 × 2160

YouTube

Shorts

1080 × 1920

Twitch

Stream

1920 × 1080

Ultrawide

UWFHD

2560 × 1080

Ultrawide

UWQHD

3440 × 1440

Desktop

Full HD

1920 × 1080

Desktop

2K / QHD

2560 × 1440

Desktop

4K UHD

3840 × 2160

iPad

iPad Retina

2048 × 1536

Ultrawide

UWFHD

2560 × 1080

Samsung

Odyssey Neo G9

5120 × 1440

iPhone 14

Screen

390 × 844

DSLR (24MP)

Full-Frame RAW

6000 × 4000

DSLR

6MP Export

3000 × 2000

4×6" @300DPI

1200 × 800

8×12" @300DPI

2400 × 1600

8×10" @300DPI

2400 × 1920

Micro 4/3

MFT Camera

3000 × 2250

Common 5:4 Resolutions

Resolution	Category	Usage

5:4 Aspect Ratio Calculator — Complete Creator Guide

The 5:4 aspect ratio appears in medium format photography (Hasselblad, Phase One), traditional 8×10" prints, and early computer displays. It delivers a distinctive, classic aesthetic favored by fine art photographers and print professionals.

The 5:4 ratio has two distinct lives. In photography, it defines large format view cameras (the 4×5" and 8×10" formats beloved by Ansel Adams and fine art photographers worldwide). In computing, it defined the 1280×1024 monitor — the dominant resolution of office workstations throughout the 2000s — creating a brief digital era for this otherwise photographic format.

Common Uses

Medium format cameras (Hasselblad, Phase One), 8×10" prints, 5×4" large format photography, fine art printing, early LCD monitors (1280×1024).

Supported Platforms

Hasselblad Phase One Large format film photography Fine art print labs

Safe Zone Guide

Safe Zone: For 8×10" fine art prints at 300 DPI, use 2400×1920 px. For 16×20" prints, use 4800×3840 px.

Pro Creator Tip

The 8×10" print size is a perfect 5:4 ratio. If you shoot medium format or large format film photography, compose for 5:4 to avoid cropping when printing at standard art print sizes.

CSS Aspect Ratio

CSS

aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
width: 100%;
height: auto;

Apply this CSS to any element to lock it to the 5:4 ratio. Supported in Chrome 88+, Firefox 89+, Safari 15+, and Edge 88+.

5:4 vs Other Ratios

4:3

Slightly wider; the more common "squarish" ratio for digital cameras and iPads.

1:1

Perfectly square; more compact than 5:4.

3:2

Narrower aspect; the DSLR and 35mm film standard.

Best 5:4 Resolutions & Use Cases

Resolution	Format	Best For	Copy
1280×1024	SXGA Monitor	Classic LCD office monitor	Copy
2400×1920	5:4 HD	Scaled monitor content	Copy
3000×2400	Med. Format	Digital medium format	Copy
4000×3200	Hi-Res 5:4	Phase One / Hasselblad	Copy
2400×1920	8×10" @300DPI	Fine art print at 300 DPI	Copy
1500×1200	5×4" @300DPI	Large format print at 300 DPI	Copy

How to Use the 5:4 Calculator

For large format photography: load film in 5×4" or 8×10" holders and compose on the ground glass

For digital: set crop to 5:4 in your camera's shooting aspect ratio (if available)

For print: multiply desired print inches by 300 DPI (8×10 = 2400×1920 px)

For legacy monitor content: 1280×1024 is the native 5:4 resolution

Frequently Asked Questions — 5:4

What cameras use 5:4?

Medium format cameras from Hasselblad and Phase One often use 5:4. Classic large format cameras (4×5" and 8×10" field cameras) use this ratio natively.

What print size is 5:4?

5:4 corresponds to 8×10" prints — one of the most popular fine art and portrait photography print sizes. Also 5×4" and 10×8" prints.

Is 5:4 the same as 1.25:1?

Yes. 5 ÷ 4 = 1.25, so 5:4 can also be expressed as 1.25:1. It's slightly wider than a perfect square (1:1) but noticeably squarer than 4:3 (1.33:1).

Where is 5:4 used in technology?

Early 19-inch and 20-inch CRT and LCD computer monitors used a 5:4 native resolution of 1280×1024 px, which was the standard office display before widescreen became dominant.

Who uses 5:4 format today?

Fine art photographers, large format film photographers, and some commercial print professionals still work in 5:4. Medium format digital backs from Phase One and Hasselblad often support this ratio.

What is 5:4 in landscape orientation?

5:4 in landscape is wider than tall — 5 units wide and 4 units tall. The 1280×1024 monitor is a classic example. In portrait, it becomes 4:5 orientation.

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What Is an Aspect Ratio? Complete Guide for Creators in 2026

An aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between the width and height of an image, video, or display. It's expressed as two numbers separated by a colon — for example, 16:9 means the width is 16 units and the height is 9 units. The actual pixel dimensions can vary infinitely, but the proportion stays constant.

Why Aspect Ratios Matter for Content Creators

Choosing the wrong aspect ratio is one of the most common mistakes in digital content creation. Upload a 16:9 video to TikTok and it shrinks into a tiny rectangle surrounded by black bars. Post a 3:2 photo to Instagram expecting a natural crop and you'll be surprised by what gets cut. Understanding aspect ratios lets you shoot, edit, and export content that looks exactly right on every platform — and understanding how to convert between them is what separates amateur and professional output.

Platform Aspect Ratio Quick Reference

Platform	Ratio	Optimal Resolution	Use Case
YouTube	16:9	1920×1080 / 3840×2160	Videos & thumbnails
TikTok	9:16	1080×1920	Vertical video
Instagram Reels	9:16	1080×1920	Vertical video
Instagram Post	1:1 / 4:5	1080×1080 / 1080×1350	Feed posts
DSLR Camera	3:2	Varies (6000×4000 typical)	Photography
iPad	4:3	2048×1536 / 2360×1640	Tablets
Ultrawide Monitor	21:9	3440×1440	Gaming & design
Super Ultrawide	32:9	5120×1440	Samsung Odyssey

How to Calculate Aspect Ratio from Pixels

To find the aspect ratio of any resolution, divide both width and height by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD). For 1920×1080: the GCD is 120. Divide: 1920÷120=16, 1080÷120=9. Result: 16:9. Our Smart Ratio Simplifier above does this calculation instantly for any resolution you enter.

Aspect Ratio in Responsive Web Design

Modern CSS makes it simple to lock elements to a specific aspect ratio using the aspect-ratio property. This ensures videos, images, and UI containers maintain their proportions at all screen widths. Previously developers used the "padding-top percentage hack," but the CSS aspect-ratio property (supported since 2021 in all major browsers) is the clean, modern approach.

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