About the Golden Ratio Calculator
Find golden-ratio proportions (φ ≈ 1.618): split a length into long and short sections or extend it — used in design and layout.
Also known as: phi calculator, golden section, 1.618 ratio, divine proportion, golden rectangle.
How to use this calculator
- Enter known length, known length is the.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
φ = (1 + √5)/2 ≈ 1.6180339887 · a/b = (a+b)/a = φ
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Known length = 100
- Known length is the: Total (a + b)
the calculator returns:
- Longer part (a): 61.8034
- Shorter part (b): 38.1966
- Total (a + b): 100
- φ: 1.6180339887