Ratio guide
3:2 Aspect Ratio
A 3:2 image is 3 units wide for every 2 units high. Exact sizes include 1500 x 1000 and 3000 x 2000 pixels. It is common in photography and matches print sizes such as 4 x 6, 8 x 12, and 12 x 18.
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Common 3:2 pixel dimensions
| Width | Height | Total pixels |
|---|---|---|
| 900 px | 600 px | 540,000 |
| 1,500 px | 1,000 px | 1,500,000 |
| 1,800 px | 1,200 px | 2,160,000 |
| 3,000 px | 2,000 px | 6,000,000 |
| 3,600 px | 2,400 px | 8,640,000 |
What 3:2 means
Three width units correspond to two height units, giving a decimal ratio of 1.5. Divide width by 1.5, or multiply it by 2/3, to find height.
How it compares
A 3:2 frame is wider than 4:3 but narrower than 16:9. Compared with 16:9, it keeps more of the image above and below the subject.
Common uses
- Camera photos that should keep their original 3:2 shape.
- Prints such as 4 x 6, 8 x 12, and 12 x 18 with little or no cropping.
Fit, Crop, and Pad
Keep all contentCrop
Fill the framePad
Add background
A 3:2 photo fitted inside a 16:9 frame leaves space on the left and right. Crop fills the wider frame by removing content from the top and bottom, so check heads and horizons. Pad keeps the whole photo and fills the side space with a background.
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Calculate the missing side
height = width × 2 / 3width = height × 3 / 2
For a 2400 px width, height = 2400 x 2 / 3 = 1600 px. For a 1200 px height, width = 1200 x 3 / 2 = 1800 px.
Frequently asked questions
What is a common 3:2 pixel size?
1500 x 1000 and 3000 x 2000 pixels are exact 3:2 sizes; any equal multiple of 3 and 2 also works.
Is 3:2 wider than 4:3?
Yes. Its decimal value is 1.5 compared with about 1.333 for 4:3, so it shows more width at equal height.
Which print shapes match 3:2?
Print shapes such as 4 x 6, 8 x 12, and 12 x 18 match 3:2, subject to printer bleed and trimming requirements.