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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.

VIP pass

VIP pass

Speaker dinner

Speaker dinner

Masterclass

Masterclass

Group bundle

Group bundle

Evening meetup

Evening meetup

Full access pass

Full access pass

4Cinematic hero banner

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

Three days that change how you work

Workshops are limited to thirty seats, so everyone gets hands-on time.

5Map placeholder

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

Novaium Flow85 Cedar Lane, Porto

6Custom 3:2 photo

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

What we learned from last year's feedback
3:2 · How to choose the right ticket

7Portrait team cards

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

Amara Varga

Amara Varga

Content Writer

Maya Kowalski

Maya Kowalski

Art Director

Lucas Moreau

Lucas Moreau

Art Director

8Vertical stories

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

Story by Nadia HaddadNadia
Story by Liam QuinnLiam
Story by Nora NguyenNora
Story by Felix DelgadoFelix

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.

Looking back at a busy season
tutorial

Our favourite tips for busy weeks

Nov 14, 2025

11Caption over a gradient

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

TorontoNetworking app

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
Recording pass
Recording pass$57.00
Full access pass
Full access pass$529.00
Speaker dinner
Speaker dinner$128.00

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.

8:04New

Joining online: how the virtual pass works

13:59

What our attendees asked us most

6:55

How to pitch a talk that gets accepted

17Media list

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

  • A beginner's guide to getting started

    Feb 2, 2026 · 10 min read

  • The small habits that make a big difference

    Aug 26, 2026 · 11 min read

  • Highlights from last year's workshops

    Jan 25, 2026 · 12 min read

18Responsive ratio

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

Join the conference of the year

19Round avatars

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

Finn Patel
Finn
Luna Tanaka
Luna
Mateo Ibrahim
Mateo
Mason Tanaka
Mason

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.