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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.

Braces consultation

Braces consultation

Child check-up

Child check-up

Sports injury clinic

Sports injury clinic

Skin check

Skin check

Dental cleaning

Dental cleaning

Physio session

Physio session

4Cinematic hero banner

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

Personal care from people who listen

Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.

5Map placeholder

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

Junoly451 Orchard Close, Austin

6Custom 3:2 photo

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

Five things we learned this year
3:2 · Sleep tips our doctors actually use

7Portrait team cards

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

Hana Sato

Hana Sato

Frontend Engineer

Diego Carter

Diego Carter

Product Designer

Ivy Novak

Ivy Novak

Sales Executive

8Vertical stories

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

Story by Isla KowalskiIsla
Story by Leo HughesLeo
Story by Felix HarlowFelix
Story by Zoe MensahZoe

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.

When to choose a video consultation
how-to

The small habits that make a big difference

Jul 3, 2026

11Caption over a gradient

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

TorontoDental care

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
Skin check
Skin check$102.00
Dental cleaning
Dental cleaning$92.00
Physio session
Physio session$80.00

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.

10:43New

What our patients asked us most

3:59

Looking back at a busy season

3:11

What to expect at your first dental visit

17Media list

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

  • How to choose the right service

    Jun 14, 2026 · 7 min read

  • Staying active after an injury

    Aug 4, 2026 · 7 min read

  • Simple habits for a healthier back

    Mar 18, 2026 · 8 min read

18Responsive ratio

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

Care for the whole family

19Round avatars

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

Ruby Ashford
Ruby
Mia Varga
Mia
Maya Brennan
Maya
Ethan Nguyen
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.