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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 --bs-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.

Leather wallet

Leather wallet

Ceramic mug

Ceramic mug

Wool scarf

Wool scarf

Hand cream

Hand cream

Rain jacket

Rain jacket

Cotton throw

Cotton throw

4Cinematic hero banner

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

Thoughtful goods for a simpler home

Thousands of shoppers 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.

Mira Deck62 Lakeview Terrace, Melbourne

6Custom 3:2 photo

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

A beginner's guide to getting started
3:2 · What our shoppers asked us most

7Portrait team cards

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

Zoe Mensah

Zoe Mensah

Sales Executive

Mateo Ibrahim

Mateo Ibrahim

Customer Success

Lea Ortega

Lea Ortega

Data Analyst

8Vertical stories

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

Story by Nora DelgadoNora
Story by Chloe NovakChloe
Story by Owen MorganOwen
Story by Aria NguyenAria

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 to choose the right product
product

A small guide to a calmer home

Sep 8, 2026

11Caption over a gradient

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

Austin30-day returns

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
Glass bottle
Glass bottle$22.00
Face oil
Face oil$39.00
Ceramic mug
Ceramic mug$22.00

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.

12:41New

Our favourite tips for busy weeks

6:19

Five things we learned this year

9:23

Looking back at a busy season

17Media list

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

  • How we choose sustainable materials

    Oct 8, 2025 · 7 min read

  • Meet the makers behind our ceramics

    Dec 6, 2025 · 5 min read

  • Styling one piece three different ways

    Apr 3, 2026 · 4 min read

18Responsive ratio

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

Everyday essentials, beautifully made

19Round avatars

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

Elena Brennan
Elena
Lucas Hughes
Lucas
Ravi Patel
Ravi
Finn Novak
Finn

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.