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Ratio

The ratio helper keeps a box at a fixed aspect ratio whatever its width, which is perfect for media placeholders, thumbnails, galleries and banners. Pick ratio-1x1, ratio-4x3, ratio-16x9 or ratio-21x9, or set any ratio with the --ui-aspect-ratio variable.

1The four built-in ratios

ratio-1x1, ratio-4x3, ratio-16x9 and ratio-21x9 next to each other, filled with a plain div.

1:1
4:3
16:9
21:9

2Video placeholder

A 16:9 poster image with a centred play button, ready for a video player of your choice.

Video poster

3Square product thumbnails

ratio-1x1 with object-fit-cover gives every product the same tile, whatever the photo size.

Vaccination

Vaccination

Braces consultation

Braces consultation

Video consult

Video consult

Skin check

Skin check

Sports injury clinic

Sports injury clinic

Teeth whitening

Teeth whitening

4Cinematic hero banner

ratio-21x9 for a wide banner with a headline overlay.

Modern healthcare close to home

We keep things simple, so you can focus on what matters to you.

5Map placeholder

A 4:3 box reserved for a map, showing the address until the map loads.

Bloom467 Market Square, Prague

6Custom 3:2 photo

Any ratio works with the --ui-aspect-ratio variable: 2 / 3 = 66.67% for classic photo prints.

What our patients asked us most
3:2 · A simple monthly skin check

7Portrait team cards

A 3:4 portrait ratio (133.33%) for team photos in cards.

Noah Nguyen

Noah Nguyen

Frontend Engineer

Jonah Ashford

Jonah Ashford

Content Writer

Samir Alvarez

Samir Alvarez

Art Director

8Vertical stories

A 9:16 ratio (177.78%) for phone sized stories or short clips in a scrolling row.

Story by Lucas SilvaLucas
Story by Luna CarterLuna
Story by Mia KowalskiMia
Story by Ella MorganElla

9Chart area

A 16:9 box that keeps a simple bar chart in proportion on every screen.

Monthly bookings

10Blog card cover

ratio-16x9 as a card image keeps every post card in a grid the same height.

What to expect at your first dental visit
guide

Staying active after an injury

Jan 4, 2026

11Caption over a gradient

A 4:3 image with a gradient overlay so white caption text stays readable.

TorontoGeneral practice

12Mixed ratio gallery

Combining 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 tiles in one responsive grid.

Gallery photo 1
Gallery photo 2
Gallery photo 3
Gallery photo 4

13Thumbnails in table cells

A small ratio-1x1 box keeps order line images square inside a table.

ImageItemPrice
Child check-up
Child check-up$75.00
Video consult
Video consult$42.00
Annual check-up
Annual check-up$136.00

14Empty cover placeholder

A dashed 4:3 area that reserves space for an image that has not been chosen yet.

No cover image yet

15Colour swatches

Empty square ratios make perfect colour swatches for a style guide.

primary

primary

secondary

secondary

success

success

info

info

warning

warning

danger

danger

16Video thumbnails with badges

Duration and status badges positioned over 16:9 thumbnails.

10:33New

When to choose a video consultation

12:49

Our favourite tips for busy weeks

14:06

How to choose the right service

17Media list

Fixed width 4:3 thumbnails beside article titles in a reading list.

  • Five things we learned this year

    Mar 12, 2026 · 10 min read

  • How often should you have a health check-up?

    Nov 22, 2025 · 5 min read

  • A beginner's guide to getting started

    Oct 14, 2025 · 5 min read

18Responsive ratio

A small custom class changes --ui-aspect-ratio per breakpoint: square on phones, 21:9 on tablets and up.

Get answers, get better

19Round avatars

ratio-1x1 with rounded-circle keeps profile pictures perfectly round even when the source is not square.

Sofia Brennan
Sofia
Kai Quinn
Kai
Mason Delgado
Mason
Ethan Brennan
Ethan

20Loading skeleton

A 16:9 placeholder block with placeholder-glow while the real image and text load.

The skeleton reserves the exact space, so the page does not jump when content arrives.