Standard Us Photo Mat Sizes

Other common picture frame sizes.

Standard us photo mat sizes.

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. These sizes are standard and popular photo sizes typically for displaying photography or smaller artwork. Use these charts as handy guides to help you plan your project. You can then choose the size of your mat border.

Our mat opening sizes are shown. A standard mat window opening overlaps anywhere from 1 8 1 4 of the artwork. All rights reserved frame usa 2020. Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image.

Our standard sizes all have windows that are 1 4 less the size of the intended print size. 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. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. So i would print a photo to 11 x14 on a larger piece of photo paper so i have more room to attach it than just the 1 4 that will be hidden under a mat.

Standard frame and mat sizes in inches. You have to make a larger frame for example an 11 x 14 frame so you can put a mat around your 8 x 10 picture. Standard picture frame sizes in the us and europe. 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.

Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. Our website has a customize feature on the frame ordering page where you can put in your image size and choose how much you want it cropped. Most mat opening sizes are listed for the size of the art or image for example an 11x14 opening is usually 1 2 smaller in each direction allowing the mat to cover 1 4 on each side. This provides a surface to which the work can be taped or glued.

This allows the mat to overlap the image slightly holding it behind the frame. For instance an 11 x 14 photo will have a mat board opening that measures 10 1 2 x 13 1 2 inches as in this example. Use this standard flyer size for advertisements displayed in areas with limited space. So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5.

Helpful hints from picture salon. 8 5 x 11 in. If you want to do that then measure the image not the overall print. If you re framing an 8 x 10 picture and make an 8 x 10 frame you will have no room for mat board.