Common Art Mat Sizes

The mat window is generally 1 4 to 1 2 smaller than your artwork vertically and horizontally.

Common art mat sizes.

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. 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. 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. If you artwork is very large a 3 or 4 mat may be necessary to ensure an aesthetically pleasing ratio.

If you artwork is smaller you might consider a 1 75 or 1 5 mat. For larger spaces creating a wall gallery or using a thick mat is a way to make your artwork take up more space. These mats are removable so if you re framing something larger you can easily remove and re purpose the included mat. Not only because it is a common picture size but our 8 10 frames include a mat for a 5 7 image.

16 x 22 mat window. Chart of the most common mat opening and frame sizes based on the size of your print or photograph. Please see our article measuring for mats for more information. 8 5 11 frame 8 5 x 11 frame is a popular size for documents and certificate.

Frame with pre cut mat available in white or black here. 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. Frames for 11x14 art. 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.

Our mat opening sizes are shown. A series print sizes such as a2 a3 and a4 included. These are considered size medium and cost 99. It s the perfect size for home decor.

This makes it larger enough to fit comfortably over a couch. Once again 8 10 is a common photo size but it is also a perfect frame because it includes a mat. Frame size mat opening image size. 11 5 x 17 5 mat width.

Other common picture frame sizes. When it comes to art prints at this size we can frame with or without a mat. 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. 11 14 frames also include an off white mat but for an 8 10 image.