Common Picture Mat Sizes

For example if you have a 4x6 image.

Common picture mat sizes.

This size is preferred if your photo has a person as the focus. Helpful hints from picture salon. Picture frames and mat measurements. Most off the shelf picture frames with mats have a smaller window such as 4 5 x 6 5 for 5 x 7 that covers more of the image.

This allows the mat to overlap the image slightly holding it behind the frame. Our mat opening sizes are shown. For example if you have a 4x6 image you will want to order a 4x6 frame. These sizes are standard and popular photo sizes typically for displaying photography or smaller artwork.

Picture frames for 8 10 photos. So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5. On our site you can create a frame up to 40 x 60 inches. This size is a step above the smaller popular photography sizes and is common amongst portraits and larger artwork prints.

Standard frame and mat sizes in inches. Our website s custom build a frame allows you to enter your artwork size and using these dimensions automatically calculates the recommended mat window opening and frame size. It s a little larger so they will stand out clearer. However you want to measure the inside edge.

A frame s dimensions refer to the size of its opening. The next size up from 4 6 is a 5 7 photo print. It is a common mistake to think the dimensions are the width and height of its outside edges. If you are making your prints to fit in a standard frame with a pre cut mat the following is a list of frame sizes and mat openings that you can find at most arts and craft stores.

To order pre cut mats call customer care at 800 332 8884. Frames for unique print sizes. The mat opening will be slightly smaller than the suggested picture size. 8 x 10 picture frame with mat for 5 x 7 window size 4 1 2 x 6 1 2.

8 5 x 11 11 x 17 13 x 19 16 x 20 18 x 24 20 x 24 20 x 30 24 x 36 the most common or popular size of larger picture frames is 24x36. 8 x 10 in. When you want to frame artwork with a unique size order a custom frame to get an exact match for your print. Pre cut decor quality mats in the most popular sizes colors for even greater savings.

8 5 x 11 in. Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image. Frame sizes if you want matting. Use this standard flyer size for advertisements displayed in areas with limited space.