Standard Mat Sizes For Pictures

Redimat offers a wide selection of standard outside dimensions for our precut mat board sizes.

Standard mat sizes for pictures. A standard mat window opening overlaps anywhere from 1 8 1 4 of the artwork. We offer decorative mats acid free rag mats decorative suede mats metallic mats acid free suede mats and oversize mats in colors from white to black yellow to purple and everything in between. Standard picture frame sizes in the us and europe. 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.

Oversize mat sizes go up to 40 x 60. The mat opening will be slightly smaller than the suggested picture size. 4 6 photos are the standard photo size and the most common for 35mm photography. If you want to do that then measure the image not the overall print.

Generally the mat will cover 1 4 on each side of the image. The most popular size picture frames naturally match the most. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. 8 x 10 in.

You can then choose the size of your mat border. Use these charts as handy guides to help you plan your project. These sizes are standard and popular photo sizes typically for displaying photography or smaller artwork. If you re framing an 8 x 10 picture and make an 8 x 10 frame you will have no room for mat board.

3 in x 5 in 2 4 in x 6 in 4 5 in x 7 in 5 6 in x 8 in 3 8 in x 10 in 7 8 in x 12 in 1 10 in. This allows the mat to overlap the image slightly holding it behind the frame. The outside dimensions is the measurement of the outer most edge of the mat board and is the size of picture frame you would need if framing it or the size of the matching clear bag. Although most standard picture frame sizes match the most common photo printing sizes picture frames come in a wide variety of sizes orientations and dimension styles to fit any size picture allow for different styles of picture frame mats and sizes and help you achieve your ideal framing look.

Helpful hints from picture salon. This size is also what most photo albums use. So a mat for a 5 x 7 picture will have an opening of 4 5 x 6 5. This size is a step above the smaller popular photography sizes and is common amongst portraits and larger artwork prints.

How much larger depends on how much matting you want to include. Mats in every size color. Opening size close x. If your photo is 4 6 you will need a frame that is a little larger.

Choose your mat board s outer dimensions. Guide to picture frame sizes. 8 5 x 11 in. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color.

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. Standard mat sizes go up to 32 x 40. Standard frame and mat sizes in inches.