Ratio Calculator

Leave any one field blank to solve for it. Or fill A and B to see the simplified ratio.

Inputs

A : B = C : D

Result

Missing value
8
Simplified A:B = 2 : 3

Visual breakdown

A
2
B
3
C
8
D
12

Formula

From a/b = c/d, the unknown solves by cross-multiplication: a·d = b·c.

Example

2 : 3 = ? : 12 → ? = (2 × 12) ÷ 3 = 8.

Frequently asked

How do I simplify a ratio?

Fill A and B and leave C and D blank — we show A:B reduced by the greatest common divisor.

Can I use decimals?

Yes, decimals are accepted. Simplification works best with whole numbers.

Why is one box blank?

Leave exactly one of A, B, C or D blank — that's the value we solve for.

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