Ratio Calculator

Simplify a ratio and convert it to a decimal.

Simplified ratio
As a decimal

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About this calculator

A ratio calculator reduces a ratio like 16:9 to its simplest whole-number form and shows it as a decimal. Ratios are used for aspect ratios, recipes, scale models, odds and mixing proportions.

Frequently asked questions

How do I simplify a ratio?

Divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor. 1920:1080 both divide by 120, giving 16:9.

What is the decimal of a ratio?

Divide the first number by the second. 16:9 is 16 ÷ 9 ≈ 1.778.

Results are estimates for general guidance only, not financial, medical or tax advice.