Ratio calculator

Enter A and B of a ratio and the value C you want to scale to. The calculator finds D so that A : B = C : D, and shows the ratio in its simplest form.

Ratio calculator

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How it works

D = B × C ÷ A

Ratios scale recipes, maps, screen sizes and mixtures. To simplify, the calculator divides both sides by their greatest common factor (decimals are first turned into whole numbers).

Common questions

How do I scale a recipe with a ratio?

If 3 cups of flour need 4 eggs, enter A = 3, B = 4 and C = the flour you have; D is the eggs you need.

How do I simplify 12:16?

Divide both by their greatest common factor, 4, to get 3:4.

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