4:3 resolutions
4:3 is the classic near-square screen shape: the width is 1.33 times the height. It was the TV and monitor standard before widescreen and is still common on tablets.
4:3 is the classic near-square screen shape: the width is 1.33 times the height. It was the TV and monitor standard before widescreen and is still common on tablets.
Every common 4:3 resolution
| Resolution | Name | Megapixels | Exact ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 640x480 | VGA | 0.31 | 4:3 |
| 800x600 | SVGA | 0.48 | 4:3 |
| 1024x768 | XGA | 0.79 | 4:3 |
| 1152x864 | XGA+ | 1.00 | 4:3 |
| 1280x960 | SXGA- | 1.23 | 4:3 |
| 1400x1050 | SXGA+ | 1.47 | 4:3 |
| 1600x1200 | UXGA | 1.92 | 4:3 |
| 2048x1536 | QXGA, iPad Retina | 3.15 | 4:3 |
Used for
Older monitors and TVs, iPads, presentations and many compact cameras.
Frequently asked questions
What is 4:3 in pixels?
4:3 is the classic near-square screen shape: the width is 1.33 times the height. It was the TV and monitor standard before widescreen and is still common on tablets.
What is 4:3 used for?
Older monitors and TVs, iPads, presentations and many compact cameras.
How do I work out a 4:3 height from a width?
Multiply the width by 3 and divide by 4. For a width of 1280 that gives 960.
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.