16:9 resolutions
16:9 is the standard widescreen shape: the width is 1.78 times the height. 1280x720, 1920x1080, 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 are all 16:9 - same shape, more pixels.
16:9 is the standard widescreen shape: the width is 1.78 times the height. 1280x720, 1920x1080, 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 are all 16:9 - same shape, more pixels.
Every common 16:9 resolution
| Resolution | Name | Megapixels | Exact ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 640x360 | nHD | 0.23 | 16:9 |
| 854x480 | FWVGA, 480p widescreen - close to 16:9 | 0.41 | 427:240 |
| 960x540 | qHD | 0.52 | 16:9 |
| 1024x576 | WSVGA | 0.59 | 16:9 |
| 1280x720 | HD, 720p | 0.92 | 16:9 |
| 1366x768 | WXGA - not exactly 16:9, but sold as it | 1.05 | 683:384 |
| 1600x900 | HD+ | 1.44 | 16:9 |
| 1920x1080 | Full HD, 1080p | 2.07 | 16:9 |
| 2560x1440 | QHD, 1440p | 3.69 | 16:9 |
| 3200x1800 | QHD+ | 5.76 | 16:9 |
| 3840x2160 | 4K UHD, 2160p | 8.29 | 16:9 |
| 5120x2880 | 5K | 14.75 | 16:9 |
| 7680x4320 | 8K UHD | 33.18 | 16:9 |
Used for
Video, YouTube, TVs and most monitors and laptops.
Frequently asked questions
What is 16:9 in pixels?
16:9 is the standard widescreen shape: the width is 1.78 times the height. 1280x720, 1920x1080, 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 are all 16:9 - same shape, more pixels.
What is 16:9 used for?
Video, YouTube, TVs and most monitors and laptops.
How do I work out a 16:9 height from a width?
Multiply the width by 9 and divide by 16. For a width of 1600 that gives 900.
What is the difference between aspect ratio and resolution?
The ratio is the shape and the resolution is the number of pixels. Every size in the table has the same shape but a different level of sharpness.