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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.

Project management

Project management

Web development

Web development

UX fundamentals

UX fundamentals

Public speaking

Public speaking

Digital marketing

Digital marketing

Brand design

Brand design

4Cinematic hero banner

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

Courses taught by real practitioners

Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.

5Map placeholder

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

Hiveia162 Station Street, Edinburgh

6Custom 3:2 photo

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

The small habits that make a big difference
3:2 · Looking back at a busy season

7Portrait team cards

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

Ava Nguyen

Ava Nguyen

Art Director

Sofia Ortega

Sofia Ortega

Marketing Lead

Mia Okafor

Mia Okafor

Sales Executive

8Vertical stories

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

Story by Elena PatelElena
Story by Hana DuarteHana
Story by Samir FischerSamir
Story by Mason AlvarezMason

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 we build a course, start to finish
tutorial

Our favourite tips for busy weeks

May 15, 2026

11Caption over a gradient

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

TorontoCareer coaching

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
Digital marketing
Digital marketing$119.00
Photography
Photography$90.99
Brand design
Brand design$148.99

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.

8:23New

Tips for learning while working full time

12:56

A beginner's guide to getting started

13:49

How to learn a new skill in 30 days

17Media list

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

  • How to stay motivated when learning online

    Feb 5, 2026 · 10 min read

  • Five study habits that actually work

    Apr 29, 2026 · 8 min read

  • Five things we learned this year

    Sep 21, 2026 · 7 min read

18Responsive ratio

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

The online school for busy people

19Round avatars

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

Chloe Mensah
Chloe
Ivy Kim
Ivy
Kai Harlow
Kai
Nadia Okafor
Nadia

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.