Ratio Calculator

Solve A:B = C:D for any single missing value.

Enter three of the four values in the proportion A:B = C:D and the calculator solves for the fourth. Useful for scaling recipes, blueprints and conversions.

Common use cases

  • Scale a recipe by computing the new ingredient amount
  • Resize an image proportionally given target width or height
  • Compute a missing dimension on a scaled blueprint
  • Solve unit-conversion proportions in homework

Frequently asked questions

What's a proportion?
An equation showing two ratios are equal: A/B = C/D. Cross-multiply to solve: AD = BC.
Can I leave more than one blank?
No — the proportion has one degree of freedom. With two unknowns, infinite solutions exist.
Does it simplify ratios?
Not currently — it solves for missing values. For simplification, divide both sides by the GCD.

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