3:2 Aspect Ratio
A landscape frame where width is 1.5 times height. The 36×24 mm still-photo frame is 3:2, and many interchangeable-lens cameras use the ratio.
3:2 dimensions and resolutions
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Ratio | 3:2 |
| Decimal | 1.50 |
| Orientation | landscape |
| Common resolutions | 1080×720, 3000×2000, 1500×1000 |
3:2 size formula
Landscape height = width × 2 ÷ 3. Landscape width = height × 3 ÷ 2. For example, 2400 pixels wide produces 1600 pixels high; 2000 pixels high produces 3000 pixels wide.
Choose a landscape width divisible by 3 when you need whole pixels. A decimal label of 1.50 is useful for checking dimensions, but the integer ratio 3:2 is the exact relationship.
3:2 pixel dimensions and megapixels
| Width | Height | Megapixels | Typical planning use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080 | 720 | 0.78 MP | Small web image |
| 1500 | 1000 | 1.50 MP | Web editorial |
| 3000 | 2000 | 6.00 MP | Print source or large web crop |
| 6000 | 4000 | 24.00 MP | High-resolution camera file |
Megapixels describe pixel count, not sharpness, print quality, compression, focus, or suitability for a particular output. Confirm the printer or publisher’s required pixels, bleed, color profile, and file format.
Which print sizes match 3:2?
| Print size | Ratio | 3:2 source treatment |
|---|---|---|
| 4×6, 8×12, 12×18, 20×30 | 3:2 | No ratio crop required |
| 5×7 | 7:5 | Crop, add borders, or extend canvas |
| 8×10, 16×20 | 5:4 | Crop, add borders, or extend canvas |
| A4/A3 | about 1.414:1 | Crop or fit within the page |
“No ratio crop required” does not include printer bleed or lab-specific trimming. Keep faces, type, logos, and other critical details inside the provider’s safe area.
What is the 3:2 aspect ratio used for?
A landscape frame where width is 1.5 times height. The 36×24 mm still-photo frame is 3:2, and many interchangeable-lens cameras use the ratio.
Best for: camera-native photos, 4×6 prints, editorial images, landscape compositions, book-cover source art
Common platforms: Photography, 4×6 print, Editorial, Source artwork
Prompting tips for 3:2
Compose for a moderately wide frame: keep critical subjects and text away from the edges when the final publisher or print size may crop 3:2 to another ratio.
Generating 3:2 images with kublaro
When the selected Kublaro model exposes 3:2, choose it before generation so the composition is requested for that frame. Supported ratios, delivered pixel dimensions, and resizing behavior can vary by model. Verify the exported width and height; an exact source ratio does not prevent a downstream platform, template, or print lab from cropping it.
- Create your kublaro account and open the create studio.
- Choose a model that currently exposes 3:2, then set that ratio in its generation settings.
- Write your prompt with the landscape composition in mind.
- Generate, refine, export, and verify the delivered pixel dimensions before publishing.
FAQ
What is the 3:2 ratio used for?+
3:2 is commonly used for camera-native landscape photos, 4×6 and 12×18 prints, editorial images, and source artwork that needs a moderately wide frame.
Is 3:2 the same as a 35mm still-photo frame?+
The common 36×24 mm still-photo frame simplifies to 3:2. The term 35mm can also describe other capture and projection formats, so it is more precise to compare the actual frame dimensions.
What resolution is 3:2?+
Examples include 3000×2000, 1500×1000, and 1080×720. Any whole-pixel size where width divided by height equals 1.5 is exactly 3:2.
Which print sizes fit 3:2 without cropping?+
4×6, 8×12, 12×18, and 20×30 inches are exactly 3:2. A 5×7 or 8×10 print uses a different ratio and requires cropping, borders, or a resized canvas.
Generate images in 3:2 with kublaro
Check current model support, request 3:2, and verify the exported dimensions before delivery.