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