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Aspect Ratio

Introduction

Aspect Ratio components are ideal for embedding video, maps, or anything where a width to height ratio must be maintained.


Aspect Ratio Sizes

Available aspect ratio sizes shown in Figure 1.

16x9

3x2

4x3

1x1


        <div class="aspect-ratio-16x9">...</div>
        
        <div class="aspect-ratio-3x2">...</div>
        
        <div class="aspect-ratio-4x3">...</div>
        
        <div class="aspect-ratio-1x1">...</div>
    
Figure 1

Breakpoint Modifiers

Aspect ratio utilities accept breakpoint modifiers.


    <!-- With breakpoint modifier -->
    
    <div class="aspect-ratio-16x9--lg 👈">...</div>
    
Figure 2

Embedding Video

A practical use for aspect ratios is for embedding video into a page. Consider the following example:


    <iframe
        class="aspect-ratio-16x9"
        src="..."
        frameborder="0"
        allow="autoplay;"
        allowfullscreen>
    </iframe>
    
Figure 3