Common Art Mat Sizes

Please see our article measuring for mats for more information.

Common art mat sizes.

Our 8 10 frames come with an off white mat for a 5 7 image allowing you to mat your 5 7 picture to help highlight your memories. If you artwork is smaller you might consider a 1 75 or 1 5 mat. These mats are removable so if you re framing something larger you can easily remove and re purpose the included mat. For average sized artwork about 11x14 to 30x20 the common mat width is 2.

This makes it larger enough to fit comfortably over a couch. 11 14 frames also include an off white mat but for an 8 10 image. 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. Not only because it is a common picture size but our 8 10 frames include a mat for a 5 7 image.

Frame size mat opening image size. 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. When it comes to art prints at this size we can frame with or without a mat. Our mat opening sizes are shown.

Other common picture frame sizes. This size is especially popular for art prints because these medium sized frames can easily either be hung on a wall or displayed on a desk. For larger spaces creating a wall gallery or using a thick mat is a way to make your artwork take up more space. A series print sizes such as a2 a3 and a4 included.

The dimensions of law school diplomas and other specialized higher education certificates are frequently 11x14 as are quite a few art prints. The mat window is generally 1 4 to 1 2 smaller than your artwork vertically and horizontally. It s the perfect size for home decor. 11 5 x 17 5 mat width.

By adding a 2 5 wide mat to a piece of framed art the finished size changes from 32 x 19 to 36 x 23. 16 x 22 mat window. If you artwork is very large a 3 or 4 mat may be necessary to ensure an aesthetically pleasing ratio. 8 x 10 4 5 x 6 5 5 x 7 11 x 14 7 5 x 9 5 8 x 10 16 x 20 10 5 x 13 5 11 x 14 20 x 24 15 5 x 19 5 16 x 20 24 x 36 19 5 x 29 5 20 x 30 30 x 40 21 5 x 31 5 22 x 32.

Chart of the most common mat opening and frame sizes based on the size of your print or photograph. The mat window or mat opening is the space between the two inner edges of the mat the hole through which your artwork will show. Frame with pre cut mat available in white or black here. 8 5 11 frame 8 5 x 11 frame is a popular size for documents and certificate.