Aspect Ratio - Applications and Uses

Applications and Uses

The term is most commonly used with reference to:

  • Graphic / image
    • Image aspect ratio
    • Display aspect ratio - The aspect ratio for computer displays.
    • Paper size
    • Standard photographic print sizes
    • Standard ad size
    • Pixel aspect ratio
    • Photolithography: the aspect ratio of an etched, or deposited structure is the ratio of the height of its vertical side wall to its width.
      • HARMST High Aspect Ratios allow the construction of tall structures without slant
  • Tire code
  • Tire sizing
  • wing aspect ratio of an aircraft or bird
  • Astigmatism of an optical lens

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