Ratio Converter
Convert between ratio, percentage, fraction, and decimal formats. Perfect for cooking recipes, mixing solutions, and proportion calculations.
Enter Ratio Details
Ratio Parts
1:4
:
Enter the two parts of your ratio (e.g., 1:4)
Total Quantity
Optional
units
Optional: Enter total quantity to calculate exact amounts
Common Ratios
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Quickly select common ratio values
Simplified Ratio
1:4
1 part to 4 parts
Conversion Results
Percentage of A
20%
A/(A+B)×100
Percentage of B
80%
B/(A+B)×100
Fraction A/B
1/4
Simplified
Decimal Value
0.25
A ÷ B
Ratio Scale
Part A: 20%
Part B: 80%
Common Ratio Equivalents
| Ratio | Fraction | Percentage | Decimal | Common Use |
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About Ratio Conversion
A ratio compares two or more quantities showing their relative sizes. Ratio conversion helps transform these comparisons into different formats like percentages, fractions, and decimals for various applications.
Ratio Conversion Formulas
Ratio to Percentage
Percentage of A = A/(A+B) × 100%
Example: 1:4 = 1/(1+4)×100 = 20%
Ratio to Fraction
Fraction = A/B (simplified)
Example: 1:4 = 1/4
Ratio to Decimal
Decimal = A ÷ B
Example: 1:4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25
Ratio Simplification
Divide both parts by GCD
Example: 2:8 = 1:4 (GCD=2)
Real-World Ratio Applications
Cooking & Recipes
Recipe scaling: 2:3 flour to sugar ratio = 40% flour, 60% sugar
Chemistry & Mixing
Solution preparation: 1:9 bleach to water ratio for disinfectant
Painting & Colors
Color mixing: 2:1:1 ratio for primary color combinations
Finance & Investments
Asset allocation: 60:40 stocks to bonds investment ratio
Note: Ratios are always expressed in their simplest form. When converting ratios with three or more parts, the percentage calculation changes to A/(A+B+C)×100% for each part. Always ensure ratios are meaningful in context.