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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.

FX transfer

FX transfer

Tax reserve

Tax reserve

Metal card

Metal card

Business loan

Business loan

Payroll module

Payroll module

Virtual card

Virtual card

4Cinematic hero banner

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

Clear numbers for confident decisions

Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.

5Map placeholder

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

Cora HQ325 Riverside Drive, Cape Town

6Custom 3:2 photo

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

What our members asked us most
3:2 · Five things we learned this year

7Portrait team cards

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

Mia Varga

Mia Varga

Operations Manager

Theo Kim

Theo Kim

Sales Executive

Kai Lindqvist

Kai Lindqvist

Support Specialist

8Vertical stories

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

Story by Ethan NguyenEthan
Story by Omar MoreauOmar
Story by Lea CarterLea
Story by Hana KowalskiHana

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.

Paying international suppliers without high fees
how-to

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Nov 4, 2025

11Caption over a gradient

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

AucklandInvoicing

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
FX transfer
FX transfer$2.00
Team cards
Team cards$14.00
Pro account
Pro account$11.00

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.

4:06New

Budgeting basics for small teams

7:39

How we keep your money safe

6:32

What to look for in a business account

17Media list

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

  • How to choose the right account

    Dec 17, 2025 · 5 min read

  • Getting paid on time: invoice tips that work

    Aug 16, 2026 · 9 min read

  • How to close your books faster every month

    Oct 1, 2026 · 5 min read

18Responsive ratio

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

Business banking without the paperwork

19Round avatars

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

Ava Quinn
Ava
Amara Haddad
Amara
Owen Tanaka
Owen
Ella Ortega
Ella

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.