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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.

Yoga retreat

Yoga retreat

Bootcamp

Bootcamp

Massage

Massage

Nutrition guide

Nutrition guide

Day pass

Day pass

Spin class pack

Spin class pack

4Cinematic hero banner

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

Real coaches, real results

Thousands of members already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way.

5Map placeholder

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

Hive Labs133 Willow Way, Singapore

6Custom 3:2 photo

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

Our favourite tips for busy weeks
3:2 · Building a workout habit that lasts

7Portrait team cards

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

Ruby Ortega

Ruby Ortega

HR Partner

Lea Moreau

Lea Moreau

Project Manager

Luna Brennan

Luna Brennan

Support Specialist

8Vertical stories

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

Story by Liam PatelLiam
Story by Mason FischerMason
Story by Ava QuinnAva
Story by Kenji MorganKenji

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.

How our coaches plan a new class
update

How to stay motivated through winter

Jul 17, 2026

11Caption over a gradient

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

AustinGroup classes

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
Spin class pack
Spin class pack$104.00
Bootcamp
Bootcamp$141.00
Coaching plan
Coaching plan$218.99

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.

10:31New

What our members asked us most

13:04

Running your first 5K: an eight-week plan

13:09

Five things we learned this year

17Media list

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

  • A beginner's guide to getting started

    Feb 25, 2026 · 12 min read

  • HIIT twice a week: how hard is hard enough?

    Nov 28, 2025 · 10 min read

  • The small habits that make a big difference

    Nov 8, 2025 · 8 min read

18Responsive ratio

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

Move more, stress less

19Round avatars

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

Diego Mensah
Diego
Jonah Okafor
Jonah
Felix Silva
Felix
Samir Rossi
Samir

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.