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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.

UX fundamentals

UX fundamentals

Web development

Web development

Project management

Project management

Leadership skills

Leadership skills

Video editing

Video editing

Data analysis

Data analysis

4Cinematic hero banner

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

Courses taught by real practitioners

Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.

5Map placeholder

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

Novaera39 Harbour Road, Porto

6Custom 3:2 photo

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

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7Portrait team cards

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

Maya Moreau

Maya Moreau

HR Partner

Kai Kowalski

Kai Kowalski

Data Analyst

Aria Silva

Aria Silva

Project Manager

8Vertical stories

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

Story by Luna TanakaLuna
Story by Ava HarlowAva
Story by Mason KimMason
Story by Lea QuinnLea

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.

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guide

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11Caption over a gradient

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

KyotoLive workshops

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
Copywriting
Copywriting$92.00
Brand design
Brand design$131.00
Python basics
Python basics$119.99

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.

10:32New

From teacher to UX designer: a career story

2:55

How we build a course, start to finish

3:32

Tips for learning while working full time

17Media list

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

  • Looking back at a busy season

    Oct 7, 2026 · 4 min read

  • Building a portfolio that gets interviews

    Apr 7, 2026 · 9 min read

  • Our most popular courses this year

    Dec 27, 2025 · 4 min read

18Responsive ratio

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

Learn from people who do the job

19Round avatars

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

Sofia Patel
Sofia
Freya Ibrahim
Freya
Ivy Delgado
Ivy
Nadia Alvarez
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.