Common Art Mat Sizes

When it comes to art prints at this size we can frame with or without a mat.

Common art mat sizes. If you artwork is very large a 3 or 4 mat may be necessary to ensure an aesthetically pleasing ratio. 11 14 frames also include an off white mat but for an 8 10 image. 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.

Please see our article measuring for mats for more information. The mat window is generally 1 4 to 1 2 smaller than your artwork vertically and horizontally. 11 5 x 17 5 mat width. Other common picture frame sizes.

For average sized artwork about 11x14 to 30x20 the common mat width is 2. It s the perfect size for home decor. 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. 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. A series print sizes such as a2 a3 and a4 included. 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. The dimensions of law school diplomas and other specialized higher education certificates are frequently 11x14 as are quite a few art prints.

Once again 8 10 is a common photo size but it is also a perfect frame because it includes a mat. Frames for 11x14 art. 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.

This makes it larger enough to fit comfortably over a couch. These mats are removable so if you re framing something larger you can easily remove and re purpose the included mat. 8 5 11 frame 8 5 x 11 frame is a popular size for documents and certificate. These are considered size medium and cost 99.

Our mat opening sizes are shown. Frame size mat opening image 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. Chart of the most common mat opening and frame sizes based on the size of your print or photograph.