Common Art Mat Sizes

A series print sizes such as a2 a3 and a4 included.

Common art mat sizes.

Frame with pre cut mat available in white or black here. The mat window is generally 1 4 to 1 2 smaller than your artwork vertically and horizontally. Not only because it is a common picture size but our 8 10 frames include a mat for a 5 7 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.

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. 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. These mats are removable so if you re framing something larger you can easily remove and re purpose the included mat. 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. The dimensions of law school diplomas and other specialized higher education certificates are frequently 11x14 as are quite a few art prints. Our mat opening sizes are shown. 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.

These are considered size medium and cost 99. 16 x 22 mat window. 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.

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. Once again 8 10 is a common photo size but it is also a perfect frame because it includes a mat. 8 5 11 frame 8 5 x 11 frame is a popular size for documents and certificate. This makes it larger enough to fit comfortably over a couch.

For larger spaces creating a wall gallery or using a thick mat is a way to make your artwork take up more space. Chart of the most common mat opening and frame sizes based on the size of your print or photograph. Other common picture frame sizes. Please see our article measuring for mats for more information.

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. 11 5 x 17 5 mat width. For average sized artwork about 11x14 to 30x20 the common mat width is 2. When it comes to art prints at this size we can frame with or without a mat.