What did the 5:5:3 ratio agreed upon in the naval disarmament treaty signify?

The 5:5:3 ratio established in the naval disarmament treaty, known as the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922, signified an agreement on naval power limitations among the United States, Britain, and Japan, to prevent an arms race following World War I. Under this ratio, both the United States and Britain were permitted to maintain a fleet of 5 battleships for every 3 battleships that Japan could have. This arrangement was intended to balance naval power in the Pacific and avoid any single nation from gaining overwhelming naval superiority. It recognized the existing naval strengths of the United States and Britain while placing constraints on Japan, reflecting the geopolitical realities and tensions of that era. By codifying these limits, the treaty aimed to promote peace and stability through mutual agreement on naval capacities.