| Format | Width | Height | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8mm | 0.192 | 0.145 | |
| Super 8mm | 0.224 | 0.163 | |
| 16mm | 0.404 | 0.295 | |
| Super 16mm | 0.488 | 0.295 |
| Format | Width | Height | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8mm | 0.172 | 0.129 | |
| Super 8mm | 0.209 | 0.156 | |
| 16mm† | 0.373 | 0.272 | 1.34:1 |
| Super 16mm‡ | 0.488 | 0.295 | 1.66:1 |
| Format | Width | Height | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wess 002 | 1.37 | 0.9213 | |
| Wess 001 | 1.35 | 0.9213 | |
| Wess Super Slide | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1:1 |
| Pani (18cm) | 7.0866 | 7.0866 | 1:1 |
† Projector gate sizes can vary. We have seen references to 0.380×0.284 in several projector manuals.
‡ Super 16mm can also be found in 1.85:1 aspect ratio. Neither "Super" format is typically projected.
16mm is typically projected at a rate of 24 frames per second which is approximately 36 feet per second. 16fps and 18fps 16mm silent film exist but is much less common.
A more complete chart of formats can be found at http://www.film-center.com/fformats.html.
JTK Dev Home > Projection Calc > Proj. Frame Data