The 1.85:1 is known as the "Academy Ratio" after becoming the industry standard because it gives audiences a fuller image than TV's aspect ratio of 1.33:1.

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The Academy Ratio is actually 1.37:1, not 1.85:1. The 1.85:1 aspect ratio is a widescreen format, whereas the Academy Ratio was the standard for many films prior to the adoption of wider formats to differentiate cinema from television.

The 185:1 Is Known as the "Academy Ratio" After Becoming the the Industry