Ratio Calculator

Simplify ratios, scale them up or down, and solve for a missing term.

Simplified ratio
16 : 9

Already in lowest terms

As a decimal
1.777778
As a fraction
16/9
A as % of B
177.778%
If A = 1,920, B =
1,080
Show the working
  1. 116 and 9 share no common factor above 1
  2. 2Simplified: 16 : 9 = 16 : 9
  3. 3Scaling: B = 1,920 × 9 ÷ 16 = 1,080
Formula
A : B → divide both by gcd(A, B)

How it works

Reduces a ratio to its lowest terms and, if you give a scale target, solves for the matching second term — handy for aspect ratios and scale drawings.

Example

16 : 9 is already in lowest terms. Scaling A to 1920 gives B = 1080.

About the Ratio Calculator

Simplify ratios, scale them up or down, and solve for a missing term. It sits in the Everyday section of NWS Calc, a free collection of calculators that run entirely in your browser. There is no signup, no paywall and no tracking — open the page, enter your numbers, get an answer.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ratio Calculator free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on NWS Calc is completely free, with no signup, no usage limits and no ads.
Does my data leave my device?
No. The Ratio Calculator runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type is uploaded, logged or stored on a server.
Can I use the Ratio Calculator on my phone?
Yes. The page is fully responsive and works in any modern mobile or desktop browser — there is nothing to install.
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