Aspect ratio

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The aspect ratio of a shape is the ratio of its longer dimension to its shorter dimension. It may be
applied to two characteristic dimensions of a three-dimensional shape, such as the ratio of the longest
and shortest axis, or for symmetrical objects that are described by just two measurements, such as
the length and diameter of a rod. The aspect ratio of a torus is the ratio of the major axis R to the
minor axis r.

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• 1 Applications and Uses

• 2 Examples
o 2.1 Graphic / Image

• 3 See also

[edit] Applications and Uses

The term is most commonly used with reference to:

• image aspect ratio

• computer display standard
• paper size
• standard photographic print sizes
• standard ad size
• pixel aspect ratio
• tire code
• tire sizing
• wing aspect ratio of an aircraft or bird
• Astigmatism of an optical lens

[edit] Examples

[edit] Graphic / Image

1.3 = 4:3
Computer monitors (VGA, XGA, etc), SDTV
1.414… = √2:1
International paper sizes (ISO 216)
1.5 = 3:2
35 mm film
1.618…
Golden ratio
1.6 = 15:9 = 5:3
Widescreen computer monitors (WXGA, etc.)
1.7 = 16:9
HDTV