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16-9

16:9: See also “Aspect Ratio”: 16:9 is the ratio describing the number of pixels (display dots) across a screen or frame of digital video vs. the number of pixels going up and down. 16:9 is associated with two High Definition video standards (1280 x 720 or 1920 x 1080 pixels). [ Video Glossary ]

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