4:5 Aspect Ratio Calculator
Use this 4:5 aspect ratio calculator for portrait images that need more height than a square but should not become a full vertical Story. The 4:5 ratio is especially useful for Instagram feed posts because 1080×1350 uses more screen space than a 1:1 square while still fitting the feed.
4:5 calculator
Common 4:5 sizes
| Size / ratio | Label | Use-case |
|---|---|---|
| 1080×1350 | Instagram portrait post | Most common 4:5 social size |
| 800×1000 | Web/social graphic | Smaller portrait export |
| 1200×1500 | High-resolution social image | Reusable design source |
| 1600×2000 | Photography crop | Large portrait crop |
| 2400×3000 | Print/design source | High-resolution 4:5 master |
4:5 formula
height = width × 5 ÷ 4width = height × 4 ÷ 5Example: 1080px wide → 1350px high.
Best uses for 4:5
The 4:5 ratio is a practical portrait shape. It is taller than a square but not as tall as 9:16, which makes it ideal for feeds where a full-screen Story shape would be too vertical.
For Instagram, 1080×1350 is the key 4:5 size. It gives more visual space than a square post and often makes the image feel larger in the feed. It is also useful for product shots, quote graphics, portrait photography and vertical ads that should remain feed-friendly.
This ratio owns the “portrait but not full-screen” use case. A 4:5 image is ideal when the asset should feel taller than a square without becoming a Story or Reel — Instagram feed posts, product graphics, quote cards, vertical ad creatives and portrait photography crops that still need to sit comfortably inside a feed.
Useful examples include 800×1000 for lightweight graphics, 1080×1350 for Instagram, 1200×1500 for a reusable design export and 2400×3000 for a high-resolution master. These differ from 9:16 because the goal is feed presence rather than full-screen mobile video. Compare the trade-off with the Instagram, 1:1 and 9:16 calculators.
Frequently asked questions
Related calculators and guides
- Aspect ratio calculator — the main calculator with custom ratios
- Instagram aspect ratio calculator — where 4:5 is the tallest feed post
- 1:1 aspect ratio calculator — the square alternative
- 9:16 aspect ratio calculator — the full-screen vertical shape
- Social media image sizes — recommended dimensions per platform