Golden Rectangle Calculator

Golden Rectangle Calculator

Explore a rectangle whose side ratio matches the golden ratio.

Last updated: June 2026 | By Patchworkr Team

Interactive Visualizer

Enter a width and the calculator computes the matching height, ratio, and area.

phi = 1.618
Width
100
Height
61.803
Ratio (W/H)
1.618
Area
6,180.34

What it means

The golden rectangle keeps width divided by height close to phi.

Key relationship

Height = width / phi, and area = width x height.

Worked Example

Width = 100.

1. phi = 1.6180...

2. Height = 100 / phi

3. Area = width x height

Final answer: height about 61.80, area about 6180.34

Frequently Asked Questions

Can width be zero?

No. This calculator requires a positive width.

What if I want height first?

Use width = height x phi to convert it back to the same golden ratio.

Is the ratio exact?

It is displayed approximately because phi is irrational.

Why show the area?

Area gives a quick sense of scale for the resulting rectangle.

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