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⚖️Ratio Calculator

Solve ratio and proportion problems with missing values.

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Solve for missing value: A : B = C : ?

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About Ratio Calculator

Solve ratio and proportion problems by finding missing values, simplifying ratios, and scaling values up or down. Enter any three of four values in a proportion and the tool solves for the missing one. Useful for cooking, maps, models, finance, and everyday proportional reasoning.

How to Use Ratio Calculator

  1. 1

    Enter your known values

    Input the known numbers in the ratio or proportion fields.

  2. 2

    Identify the unknown

    Leave the missing value blank.

  3. 3

    Solve

    Click Solve to calculate the missing value and see the simplified ratio.

Common Use Cases

  • Scaling recipe ingredients up or down for different serving sizes
  • Calculating map distances using a scale ratio
  • Solving proportion problems in math and science homework
  • Determining scale factor for model building or architectural drawings

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I solve for a missing value in a proportion?
Enter three of the four values in the A:B = C:D proportion and the tool will calculate the missing fourth value using cross-multiplication.
Can I simplify a ratio?
Yes, enter any ratio and the tool will reduce it to its simplest form using the GCD of the two values.

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