Portrait Aspect Ratio Calculator

Calculate perfect portrait dimensions and resize images while maintaining aspect ratio

Calculate Portrait Aspect Ratio

✅ Portrait orientation (height > width)

Enter the known dimension to calculate the other

Calculated Dimensions

281.25
Width (pixels)
500
Height (pixels)
Aspect Ratio Details

Ratio: 9:16

Decimal: 0.5625

Orientation: Portrait

Type: Preset

Calculation Formula

Width = Height × Ratio

Width = 500 × 0.5625

Width = 281.25 pixels

Visual Representation

9:16
0.56

Common Use Cases

Instagram StoriesTikTok videosMobile vertical videosSnapchat content

Example Calculation

Instagram Story Example

Target: Create an Instagram Story (9:16 aspect ratio)

Known dimension: Height = 1920 pixels

Need to find: Width for 9:16 ratio

Calculation

Aspect ratio = Width ÷ Height = 9 ÷ 16 = 0.5625

Width = Height × 0.5625

Width = 1920 × 0.5625 = 1080 pixels

Result: 1080 × 1920 pixels

Common Portrait Ratios

9:16
Social Media
0.5625
2:3
Traditional Photo
0.6667
4:5
Instagram Post
0.8000
3:4
Classic Portrait
0.7500

Portrait Photography Tips

Portrait orientation is height > width

9:16 is perfect for vertical social media

2:3 and 3:2 are traditional photo ratios

Maintain ratio to avoid image distortion

Consider your final output medium

Understanding Portrait Aspect Ratios

What is Portrait Aspect Ratio?

Portrait aspect ratio refers to the proportional relationship between width and height of an image where the height is greater than the width. This vertical orientation is commonly used in photography, social media, and print media.

Why is it Important?

  • Maintains image quality when resizing
  • Prevents distortion in photos and videos
  • Ensures proper display across different platforms
  • Optimizes for specific use cases and mediums

Calculation Formula

Aspect Ratio = Width ÷ Height

For portraits: Height > Width (ratio < 1.0)

Resize Formulas

If you know the height:
Width = Height × (Width Ratio ÷ Height Ratio)
If you know the width:
Height = Width ÷ (Width Ratio ÷ Height Ratio)

Social Media

  • • Instagram Stories: 9:16
  • • TikTok: 9:16
  • • Instagram Posts: 4:5
  • • Pinterest: 2:3

Photography

  • • DSLR Standard: 3:2
  • • Film 35mm: 2:3
  • • Medium Format: 3:4
  • • Large Format: 8:10

Print Sizes

  • • 4×6 inches: 2:3
  • • 5×7 inches: 5:7
  • • 8×10 inches: 4:5
  • • 11×14 inches: 11:14