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`; } else { // Create a two-column table for other options answerTable.innerHTML = `

`; } } function calculateAspectRatio(event) { event.preventDefault(); const calculationType = givenData.value; const units = document.getElementById('units_length').value; if (calculationType === 'aspect_ratio') { const width = parseFloat(document.getElementById('b').value); const height = parseFloat(document.getElementById('a').value); if (isNaN(width) || isNaN(height) || width <= 0 || height <= 0) { alert('Please enter valid positive numbers for width and height.'); return; } const aspectRatio = (width / height).toFixed(2); const diagonal = Math.sqrt(Math.pow(width, 2) + Math.pow(height, 2)).toFixed(2); document.getElementById('actualAspectRatio').textContent = `${aspectRatio}:1`; document.getElementById('nearestAspectRatio').textContent = aspectRatio; // Placeholder for now document.getElementById('calculatedWidth').textContent = `${width} ${units}`; document.getElementById('calculatedHeight').textContent = `${height} ${units}`; document.getElementById('calculatedDiagonal').textContent = `${diagonal} ${units}`; } else if (calculationType === 'width') { const aspectRatio = parseFloat(document.getElementById('aspectRatio').value); const height = parseFloat(document.getElementById('a').value); if (isNaN(aspectRatio) || isNaN(height) || aspectRatio <= 0 || height <= 0) { alert('Please enter valid positive numbers for aspect ratio and height.'); return; } const width = (aspectRatio * height).toFixed(2); const diagonal = Math.sqrt(Math.pow(width, 2) + Math.pow(height, 2)).toFixed(2); document.getElementById('actualAspectRatio').textContent = `${aspectRatio}:1`; document.getElementById('nearestAspectRatio').textContent = aspectRatio; // Placeholder for now document.getElementById('calculatedWidth').textContent = `${width} ${units}`; document.getElementById('calculatedHeight').textContent = `${height} ${units}`; document.getElementById('calculatedDiagonal').textContent = `${diagonal} ${units}`; } else if (calculationType === 'height') { const aspectRatio = parseFloat(document.getElementById('aspectRatio').value); const width = parseFloat(document.getElementById('b').value); if (isNaN(aspectRatio) || isNaN(width) || aspectRatio <= 0 || width <= 0) { alert('Please enter valid positive numbers for aspect ratio and width.'); return; } const height = (width / aspectRatio).toFixed(2); const diagonal = Math.sqrt(Math.pow(width, 2) + Math.pow(height, 2)).toFixed(2); document.getElementById('actualAspectRatio').textContent = `${aspectRatio}:1`; document.getElementById('nearestAspectRatio').textContent = aspectRatio; // Placeholder for now document.getElementById('calculatedWidth').textContent = `${width} ${units}`; document.getElementById('calculatedHeight').textContent = `${height} ${units}`; document.getElementById('calculatedDiagonal').textContent = `${diagonal} ${units}`; } else if (calculationType === 'resize') { const width1 = parseFloat(document.getElementById('resize_width1').value); const height1 = parseFloat(document.getElementById('resize_height1').value); const width2 = parseFloat(document.getElementById('resize_width2').value); const height2 = parseFloat(document.getElementById('resize_height2').value); if (isNaN(width1) || isNaN(height1) || isNaN(width2) || isNaN(height2) || width1 <= 0 || height1 <= 0 || width2 <= 0 || height2 <= 0) { alert('Please enter valid positive numbers for both sets of width and height.'); return; } const aspectRatio1 = (width1 / height1).toFixed(2); const aspectRatio2 = (width2 / height2).toFixed(2); const diagonal1 = Math.sqrt(Math.pow(width1, 2) + Math.pow(height1, 2)).toFixed(2); const diagonal2 = Math.sqrt(Math.pow(width2, 2) + Math.pow(height2, 2)).toFixed(2); document.getElementById('actualAspectRatio').textContent = `${aspectRatio1}:1`; document.getElementById('actualAspectRatio_2').textContent = `${aspectRatio2}:1`; document.getElementById('nearestAspectRatio').textContent = aspectRatio1; // Placeholder for nearest standard document.getElementById('nearestAspectRatio_2').textContent = aspectRatio2; // Placeholder for nearest standard document.getElementById('calculatedWidth').textContent = `${width1} ${units}`; document.getElementById('calculatedHeight').textContent = `${height1} ${units}`; document.getElementById('calculatedDiagonal').textContent = `${diagonal1} ${units}`; document.getElementById('calculatedWidth_2').textContent = `${width2} ${units}`; document.getElementById('calculatedHeight_2').textContent = `${height2} ${units}`; document.getElementById('calculatedDiagonal_2').textContent = `${diagonal2} ${units}`; } } function resetCalculator() { document.getElementById('actualAspectRatio').textContent = ''; document.getElementById('actualAspectRatio_2').textContent = ''; document.getElementById('nearestAspectRatio').textContent = ''; document.getElementById('nearestAspectRatio_2').textContent = ''; document.getElementById('calculatedWidth').textContent = ''; document.getElementById('calculatedHeight').textContent = ''; document.getElementById('calculatedDiagonal').textContent = ''; document.getElementById('calculatedWidth_2').textContent = ''; document.getElementById('calculatedHeight_2').textContent = ''; document.getElementById('calculatedDiagonal_2').textContent = ''; } form.addEventListener('submit', calculateAspectRatio); document.getElementById('actionClear').addEventListener('click', resetCalculator); givenData.addEventListener('change', updateForm); updateForm(); });

How to Use the Aspect Ratio Calculator

Step 1: Select What You Want to Calculate

Begin by choosing what you want to calculate from the dropdown menu labeled "Calculate:". You have four options:

• Aspect Ratio: Calculate the aspect ratio based on the provided width and height.
• Width: Calculate the width when you have the aspect ratio and height.
• Height: Calculate the height when you have the aspect ratio and width.
• Resize / Compare: Compare two sets of dimensions to see how they match up in terms of aspect ratio.

Step 2: Enter the Required Values

Based on your selection, you'll need to enter the appropriate values in the input fields that appear:

1. Aspect Ratio Calculation:

   • Enter the Width and Height.
   • Example: If you enter a width of 1920 and a height of 1080, the calculator will determine that the aspect ratio is 16:9, which is a common standard for HD videos.

2. Width Calculation:

   • Enter the Aspect Ratio and Height.
   • Example: If you know the aspect ratio is 16:9 and the height is 720, the calculator will compute the width as 1280.

3. Height Calculation:

   • Enter the Aspect Ratio and Width.
   • Example: If the aspect ratio is 4:3 and the width is 800, the calculator will determine that the height should be 600.

4. Resize / Compare:

   • Enter two sets of Width and Height values to compare them.
   • Example: If you have two images, one with dimensions 1920x1080 and another with 1280x720, the calculator will show you that both share the same aspect ratio of 16:9, and provide the diagonals for both dimensions.

Step 3: Choose Units (Optional)

You can choose the unit of measurement (e.g., pixels, inches, centimeters, millimeters) from the "Units:" dropdown menu. This is particularly useful if you’re working with print media or need precise physical dimensions.

Step 4: Click "Calculate"

After entering your values, click the "Calculate" button. The calculator will instantly provide you with:

• The Actual Aspect Ratio based on your input.
• The Nearest Standard Aspect Ratio if applicable.
• The calculated Width, Height, and Diagonal (for "Resize / Compare" mode).

Step 5: Review the Results

The results will appear in the "Answer:" section, neatly displayed in a table format. This will include the calculated values, allowing you to see the exact aspect ratios and dimensions.

Examples

1. Example 1: Calculating Aspect Ratio

   • Scenario: You have a video with dimensions 1280x720.
   • Steps:
     1. Select "Aspect Ratio" from the dropdown.
     2. Enter 1280 for Width and 720 for Height.
     3. Click "Calculate".
   • Result: The calculator displays an aspect ratio of 16:9, a standard format for widescreen videos.

2. Example 2: Finding Width from Aspect Ratio and Height

   • Scenario: You need to design an image with a 16:9 aspect ratio, but you only know the height is 1080.
   • Steps:
     1. Select "Width" from the dropdown.
     2. Enter 16:9 for Aspect Ratio and 1080 for Height.
     3. Click "Calculate".
   • Result: The calculator shows the width as 1920, which is a common resolution for Full HD images.

3. Example 3: Comparing Two Sets of Dimensions

   • Scenario: You want to compare two banners: one is 1200x600, and the other is 1600x800.
   • Steps:
     1. Select "Resize / Compare" from the dropdown.
     2. Enter 1200 for Width 1, 600 for Height 1, 1600 for Width 2, and 800 for Height 2.
     3. Click "Calculate".
   • Result: The calculator reveals that both banners have the same aspect ratio of 2:1, making them proportional to each other.

Quick Tips

• Standard Aspect Ratios: The calculator will automatically suggest the nearest standard aspect ratio (like 16:9 or 4:3), which is helpful if you’re aiming for industry-standard dimensions.
• Clearing Inputs: Use the "Clear" button to reset the calculator quickly, so you can start a new calculation.
• Unit Flexibility: Don’t worry too much about units when calculating aspect ratios—they’re independent of units. However, selecting units can help when working with physical dimensions.