9:16 Aspect Ratio Calculator

Using our 9:16 aspect ratio calculator (converter), you can easily calculate the width or height of an image, video, or screen with a 9x16 aspect ratio.

What is 9:16 Aspect Ratio?

The 9:16 aspect ratio is a portrait mode of 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, where for every 9 units of width, there are 16 units of height. For example, if the width is 900 pixels, then the width would be 1600 pixels.

This aspect ratio represents a vertical or portrait orientation and is often used in modern smartphone screens, video content for mobile devices, and social media platforms that prioritize vertical or portrait-oriented content.

Unlike traditional 16:9 widescreen formats optimized for televisions and computer monitors, the 9:16 aspect ratio accommodates the natural way users hold their smartphones – vertically. Also, social media platforms have played a pivotal role in popularizing the 9:16 aspect ratio.

How to Calculate Width and Height for 9:16 Aspect Ratio?

If you want to calculate the dimensions (width or height) of an image or screen with a 9:16 aspect ratio, you can use the following formulas:

To calculate height (H) based on width (W):

To calculate width (W) based on height (H):

So, these formulas maintain the 9:16 aspect ratio and ensure that, for every 9 units of width, there are 16 units of height. You can use these formulas to calculate the dimensions of an image, video, or screen when you know the aspect ratio and one of the dimensions (width or height).

However, you can manually calculate the aspect ratio by using the given formulas, but it might be a time-consuming process for you because of calculations. So, you can use our 9:6 aspect ratio converter or calculator tool, where you are just required to enter one dimension (width or height), and it gives you the result.

What are the Screen Resolutions for the 9:16 Aspect Ratio?

The resolution of a 9:16 aspect ratio can vary, as resolutions are determined by the number of pixels in the width and height of an image or screen.

The common screen resolutions for the 9:16 aspect ratio are 720x1280, 1080x1920, 1440x2560, and 2160x3840.