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Golden Ratio Calculator Documentation

Calculate the complementary dimension of a layout using the golden ratio, approximately 1.618.

What does it do?

Calculate the complementary dimension of a layout using the golden ratio, approximately 1.618.

How does it work?

SiteIndex multiplies or divides your known dimension by the golden ratio (approximately 1.618) to calculate the complementary segment used in golden-ratio based layouts.

When to use it

Find a complementary column width using golden ratio proportions.
Design a layout section that follows classic golden ratio composition.
Check the paired dimension for a golden-ratio-based crop or grid.

Inputs and outputs

Input: Text, files, or values entered in the browser, depending on the tool.
Output: A result shown in the browser that can be reviewed or copied where supported.

Limitations

This calculates a mathematical proportion, not a usability or visual-quality guarantee. It does not edit an image.

Privacy and data handling

Inputs for this browser-side tool are processed locally and are not sent to SiteIndex. Normal page analytics may still be collected as described in the Privacy Policy. Read the Privacy Policy.

How to use it

Enter the known positive dimension.
Choose whether it is the larger or smaller segment.
Read the complementary dimension and check that the same unit is used throughout.

Golden Ratio Calculator Documentation

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