Common aspect ratios in pixels
Widths across the top, heights rounded to even numbers so every size works as video.
| Ratio | 720 wide | 1080 wide | 1440 wide | 2160 wide | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:16 | 720 by 1280 | 1080 by 1920 | 1440 by 2560 | 2160 by 3840 | Reels, Shorts, TikTok, Stories |
| 4:5 | 720 by 900 | 1080 by 1350 | 1440 by 1800 | 2160 by 2700 | Instagram and Facebook feed posts |
| 1:1 | 720 by 720 | 1080 by 1080 | 1440 by 1440 | 2160 by 2160 | Square posts |
| 16:9 | 720 by 406 | 1080 by 608 | 1440 by 810 | 2160 by 1216 | YouTube, TV, presentations |
| 4:3 | 720 by 540 | 1080 by 810 | 1440 by 1080 | 2160 by 1620 | Older video, many tablets |
| 3:4 | 720 by 960 | 1080 by 1440 | 1440 by 1920 | 2160 by 2880 | Portrait photos |
| 2:3 | 720 by 1080 | 1080 by 1620 | 1440 by 2160 | 2160 by 3240 | Pins and portrait prints |
| 21:9 | 720 by 308 | 1080 by 462 | 1440 by 618 | 2160 by 926 | Cinematic widescreen |
How to calculate an aspect ratio
To find a height from a width, multiply the width by the second number of the ratio and divide by the first: 4:5 at 1080 wide is 1080 × 5 ÷ 4 = 1350. To find the ratio of a size, divide both sides by their greatest common divisor: 1920 by 1080 divides by 120 into 16:9.
Video encoders usually need even dimensions, so round to the nearest even number. The calculator does this when the box is ticked.
Which ratio the platforms accept
Checked on each platform’s own help pages. To turn a video into the ratio you picked, use the free video resizer.
- Instagram accepts reels at any ratio from 1.91:1 to 9:16, at least 720 pixels and 30 frames a second.
- YouTube calls 16:9 the standard on a computer, and treats uploads that are square or vertical and up to three minutes long as Shorts.
- Facebook supports video from 16:9 to 9:16.
Platform facts checked on 17 September 2026 against each platform's own help pages.