Photo Print and Frame Sizes

Guide to Photo Print and Frame Sizes

Standard Photographic Sizes - R series

The sizing is in the form of nR where n represents the shorter side of the photo and n is in inches. Eg, 4R size is 4 inches by 6 inches.

 For 10 inches and below, the longer side is 2 inches longer than the shorter side For 11 inches and above,

 the longer side is 3 inches longer than the shorter side.

Prints	Inches	CM	MM
2R	2.5 x 3.5	6.35 x 8.89	635 x 889
3R	3.5 x 5	8.89 x 12.7	889 x 127
4R	4 x 6	10.2 x 15.2	102 x 152
5R	5 x 7	12.7 x 17.8	127 x 178
6R	6 x 8	15.2 x 20.3	152 x 203
8R	8 x 10	20.3 x 25.4	203 x 254
S8R	8 x 12	20.3 x 30.5	203 x 305
10R	10 x 12	25.4 x 30.5	254 x 305

Here is the list of prices for our R photo sizes.

A series International Paper Sizes

Paper size	Inches	CM	MM
A1	23.4 x 33.1	59.4 x 84.1	594 x 841
A2	16.5 x 23.4	42.0 x 59.4	420 x 594
A3	11.7 x 16.5	29.7 x 42.0	297 x 420
A4	8.3 x 11.7	21.0 x 29.7	210 x 297
A5	5.8 x 8.3	14.8 x 21.0	148 x 210
A6	4.1 x 5.8	10.5 x 14.8	105 x 148
A7	2.9 x 4.1	7.4 x 10.5	74 x 105
A8	2 x 2.9	5.2 x 7.4	52 x 74
A9	1.5 x 2.0	3.7 x 5.2	37 x 52
A10	1.0 x 1.5	2.6 x 3.7	26 x 37

If you are planning to print photos, below is a guide to the required resolution for your photos.

Paper size	Inches	The required resolution for the best quality prints
A1	23.4 x 33.1	4680 x 6620
A2	16.5 x 23.4	3300 x 4680
A3	11.7 x 16.5	2340 x 3300
A4	8.3 x 11.7	2490 x 3510
A5	5.8 x 8.3	1740 x 2490
A6	4.1 x 5.8	1230 x 1740
A7	2.9 x 4.1	870 x 1230
A8	2 x 2.9	600 x 870
A9	1.5 x 2.0	450 x 600
A10	1.0 x 1.5	300 x 450

Note: A1-A3 size is 200 pixels per inch and A4 size and smaller is 300 pixels per inch.

At Print For Fun, we also offer custom sizes if you have an odd-sized frame. Here is the link.

 If you have a standard Ikea frame, hop over to this page to upload your photos.

Here is the list of prices for our larger format photo sizes.

Frequently Asked Questions about Photo Sizes

• What is the size of a standard photo?
• The most common size for a photo is 4R, or 4 inches by 6 inches, typically because it's not too small and not too big. There are many types of frames available for that size. The aspect ratio of the photo print is 2 by 3, suitable for photos taken on majority of digital cameras and phone cameras.

• What is the image size of the photo?
• Image size usually refers to the pixel dimensions of the image, also known as the resolution of the image. It can usually be found when you right-click on the image and go to "Properties" on Windows or "Get Info" on Mac. You can also use our Photo Resolution Checker.

• What are the photo sizes in cm?
• 1 inch is 2.54 cm. Standard photographic sizes are in inches, but we have converted them into cm in our table above.

• What is a standard wallet size photo?
• A wallet size photo is about 2.5" x 3.5". That is the size of a 2R print. It's slightly bigger than a credit card.