A proportioning tool for curious makers

Find the balance
between parts.

Use the golden ratio to explore dimensions that feel naturally harmonious. Start with any measurement and let φ do the rest.

01 / Calculate

Choose your starting point

φ 1.618033988…
What does it represent?
Short side61.80px
Ratio1 : 1.618

02 / Visualize

Your proportion

Live
Golden ratio diagramA rectangle divided into a golden ratio proportion.1.6181
Long side Short sideDrag values on the left to explore

03 / Quick starts

Useful proportions,
ready to go.

φ

Why the golden ratio?

When a whole is divided so the relationship between the whole and the larger part equals the relationship between the larger and the smaller part, you get φ. It is a useful starting point—not a rule.

Read the two-minute guide