Ratio Calculator

Simplify a ratio between two numbers down to its decimal equivalent.

How Does This Calculator Work?

The calculator simply divides the first value by the second to express the ratio as a single decimal number, useful for comparing proportions directly.

Ratios show up everywhere from recipes to aspect ratios to mixing proportions. This calculator gives you the decimal value of A relative to B.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I read the result?

A result of 1.78, for example, means A is 1.78 times the size of B — the same information as the ratio 16:9 expressed as a single number.

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