5:4 Aspect Ratio
5:4 is slightly taller than the standard 4:3 ratio. It matches the 8×10 inch print size used in portrait photography studios and corresponds to the 1280×1024 resolution common on older CRT and early LCD monitors.
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Full calculator →Common 5:4 Dimensions
| Name | Width | Height | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| SXGA | 1,280 | 1,024 | Legacy monitors and projectors |
| Print 8×10 | 2,400 | 3,000 | 8×10 inch print at 300 DPI |
| Print 16×20 | 4,800 | 6,000 | 16×20 inch print at 300 DPI |
Where is 5:4 Used?
- →8×10 inch portrait prints
- →10×8 inch photo prints
- →Legacy 1280×1024 monitor content
- →Medium-format photography
- →Studio portrait photography
CSS for 5:4
The CSS padding-bottom trick creates a responsive container that maintains a 5:4 aspect ratio:
Modern (CSS aspect-ratio)
aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;Legacy (padding-bottom hack)
padding-bottom: 80.0000%;Frequently Asked Questions
What pixels match the 5:4 ratio?+
Common 5:4 pixel sizes include 1280×1024, 2560×2048, and any dimension pair where width ÷ height = 1.25. An 8×10 print scanned at 300 DPI produces 2400×3000 pixels (in portrait orientation, 3:2.4 = 5:4).
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