Foreground Blur Calculator

Calculate how blurred foreground elements will appear. Use this for creative framing with flowers, leaves, or other foreground objects.

Shooting Parameters

Distance to foreground element

Foreground Blur Circle

2.408 mm

Very Strong

BBlur Diameter
2408 um
FFrame Coverage
6.69%
RDistance Ratio
3.0x
CFG/BG Blur Ratio
5.00x

Foreground vs Background

Foreground Blur2.408 mm
Equiv. Background Blur0.482 mm

Foreground blur is typically larger than background blur at equivalent distances due to optical geometry.

Blur at Different Foreground Distances

0.5 m6.021 mm
1 m2.408 mm
1.5 m1.204 mm
2 m0.602 mm
2.5 m0.241 mm

Creative Foreground Tips

  • Use colorful elements for soft washes of color
  • Position foreground in corners or edges of frame
  • Closer foreground = more blur and transparency
  • Wide apertures create dreamier foreground bokeh