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But when we’re talking about photographs and art prints, there are certain popular dimensions of art that make it easier to find a way to display it.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you’re framing your prints without a mat board, finding a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/custom-frames.html\">picture frame\u003C/a> is easy. The\u003Cspan class=\"s1\"> frame size\u003C/span> — the measurement of the inside opening of the frame — is the same as the print, so a 5 x 7 print will fit in a \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">5 x 7 frame\u003C/span>. Photo and art prints are often matted, however, which adds another dimension to your framing project.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Instead of measuring and figuring out the right dimensions of the frame and the mat board yourself, refer to our list of the most common mat opening and frame sizes based on your print or photograph.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FD-MatVNoMat.jpg\" alt=\"Framed and Matted Church\" class=\"wp-post-3252 wp-image-6980\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photo and Art Prints: Standard Print Sizes and Frames\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Fine art photography and other types of professional art — whether bought at an art fair, gallery show or directly from the artist — are often sold in just a few sizes, and there are customary \u003Ca href=\"/ctg/framing-supplies/mat-board.html\">mat board\u003C/a> and frame sizes for all of them.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Instead of measuring and figuring out the right dimensions of the frame and the mat board yourself, you can refer to our list of the most common mat opening and frame sizes based on the size of your print or photograph.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Note that for prints measuring 18 x 24 inches and under, Frame Destination \u003Ca href=\"https://www3.framedestination.com/blog/resources/how-to-measure-and-cut-your-own-mat-board\">cuts the mat\u003C/a> window 1/8 inch smaller than the print, allowing for more of the image to show through. Standard, off-the-shelf frames and other frame shops may cut the mats 1/4 inch smaller. The suggestions listed below use Frame Destination mat cutting standards.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Standard Frame Size\u003C/th>\u003Cth>Mat Opening\u003C/th>\u003Cth>Print Size\u003C/th>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>8 x 10\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>4.5 x 6.5\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>5 x 7\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>11 x 14\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>7.5 x 9.5\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>8 x 10\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>16 x 20\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>10.5 x 13.5\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>11 x 14\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>20 x 24\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>15.5 x 19.5\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>16 x 20\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>24 x 36\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>19.5 x 29.5\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>20 x 30\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>30 x 40\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>21.5 x 31.5\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>22 x 32\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All measurements are in inches.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sizing FAQs\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When it comes to choosing a frame size for a print, there is no shortage of options. We've put together a list of the most common questions we see around each print size.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What Size Frame for a 5 x 7 Print?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You would need a 8 x 10 or 11 x 14 size frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What Size Frame for an 8 x 10 Print?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You would need a 11 x 14 or 16 x 20 size frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What Size Frame for a 9 x 12 Print?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You would need a 11 x 14 or 16 x 20 size frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What Size Frame for an 11 x 14 Print?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You would need a 16 x 20 size frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What Size Frame for a 16 x 20 Print?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You would need a 20 x 24 size frame.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What Size Frame for a 12 x 16 Print?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You would need a 12 x 16 frame without mat and a 16 x 20 with mat.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What Size Frame for  a 16 x 24 Poster?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You would need a 16 x 24 size frame without mat and a 24 x 32 with mat.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What Size Frame for a 11 x 17 Print?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You would need a 11 x 17 size frame without mat and a 14 x 20 with mat.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Print Sizes: What Common Size Art Prints Sell Best?\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Because art prints are reproductions of original work, the print sizes (like photography prints) are generally similar. If you’re buying art prints from countries other than the United States, you may encounter unfamiliar sizing like A2, A3, A4, and so on.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Standard Art Print Sizes\u003C/strong> \u003Cstrong>(U.S.)\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>5 x 7\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>6 x 8\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>8 x 10\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>11 x 14\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>12 × 12\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>12 × 16\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>14 × 14\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>12 × 18\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>16 × 16\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>16 × 20\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The art print sizes in the chart below are part of the A series in the ISO 216 standard, which is a standard used extensively around the world — but not in the U.S. The measurements are listed below, along with conversion to inches and corresponding Frame Destination artwork and frame size.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>There are no standard U.S. frame sizes that exactly match these ISO 216 paper sizes, so a custom frame is the best way to get a perfect fit. However, there are also \u003Cstrong>“close enough”\u003C/strong> standard frame sizes that may work with your artwork. Note that some sizes may still be hard to find or too large for the type of art you’re displaying.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\">\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Artwork Size\u003C/th>\u003Cth>Mat Opening\u003C/th>\u003Cth> Frame Size (Inner Dimensions)\u003C/th>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>A2\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>420 mm x 594 mm\u003Cbr>16.5 x 23.4\u003Cbr>(16 1/2 x 23 7/16)\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>16 1/4 x 23 3/16\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>21 1/2 x 29 7/16\u003Cbr>Close Enough: 22 x 30\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>A3\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>297 mm x 420 mm\u003Cbr>11.7 x 16.5\u003Cbr>(11 3/4 x 16 1/2)\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>11 1/2 x 16 1/4\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>16 3/4 x 22 1/2\u003Cbr>Close Enough: 18 x 24\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>A4\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>210 x 297 mm\u003Cbr>8.3 x 11.7\u003Cbr>(8 5/16 x 11 3/4)\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>8 1/16 x 11 1/2\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>13 5/16 x 17 3/4\u003Cbr>Close Enough: 16 x 20\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>16 x 24\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>15 3/4 x 23 3/4\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>20 x 28\u003Cbr>24 x 32\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>20 x 24\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>19 1/2 x 23 1/2\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>24 x 28\u003Cbr>28 x 32\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>24 x 36\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>23 1/2 x 35 1/2\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>28 x 40\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\u003C/table>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frames for Unique Print Sizes\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When you want to frame artwork with a unique size, order a custom frame to get an exact match for your print. Our website’s custom \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Build-A-Frame™\u003C/span> allows you to enter your artwork size and, using these dimensions, the website \u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>automatically calculates\u003C/em>\u003C/strong> the recommended mat window opening and frame size. On our site, you can create a frame up to 40 x 60 inches.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you need help calculating your custom dimensions, there are tools available online that can\u003Cspan class=\"s1\"> \u003Ca href=\"https://www.metric-conversions.org/length/millimeters-to-inches.htm\">convert from metric to imperial measurements\u003C/a>\u003C/span> and vice versa. You can also contact us at 972-479-1188 or at \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">info@framedestination.com.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Whether you’re working with a common-size photo, an art print, or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/diy/how-to-frame-a-puzzle\">framing a puzzle\u003C/a>, we’re here to help make sure the end result is uncommonly beautiful. To find more information about picture frames sizes see our resource page: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/info/picture-frame-sizes.html\">Guide to Picture Frame Sizes\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Written by \u003Ca href=\"/info/mark-rogers-author.html\">Mark Rogers\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/c_lpad,dpr_2.0,q_auto/v1/media/wysiwyg/Mark_Rogers.jpeg?_i=AB\" alt=\"Mark Rogers\"> Mark Rogers is the President and Co-Founder of Frame Destination. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Mark has become a leading authority on framing techniques and best practices, and has earned a reputation for his innovative approaches to custom framing and frame services for photographers and artists.\u003C/p>\u003Cbr>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n","2019-05-10T08:35:07","2025-05-22T12:24:14",[146],{"name":147,"slug":148},"Picture Frames","picture-frames",{"url":150,"label":151},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Frame-Destination-mat-frame-dimensions.jpg","Guide to Frame and Mat Dimensions",{"name":153},"Mark Rogers",{"title":155,"metaDesc":156,"metaKeywords":157,"canonical":158,"schema":159},"Guide to Frame and Mat Dimensions for Common Print Sizes","Chart of the most common mat opening and frame sizes based on the size of your print or photograph. 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