Standard Print Sizes

By Danie Bester|2018-10-17T12:53:32+02:0016 Oct 2018|

~ Last updated 2017-03-08

Photographers are often confused when it comes to standard print sizes. Few people know that we are using two different systems. Firstly, the standard print lab sizes provided by local print shops i.e. the local Fujifilm, Kodak, Foto First etc. Then there are the standard iso sizes offered by modern ink-jet printers. Here’s a breakdown of the various print sizes available…

Inkjet Print Sizes:

*Size*	MM
A0	841 × 1189
A1	594 × 841
A2	420 × 594
A3+	483 x 329
A3	297 × 420
A4	210 × 297
A5	148 × 210
A6	105 × 148
A7	74 × 105
A8	52 × 74

Photo Lab Print Sizes…

*Inches*	MM
4 x 6 (jumbo) *	102 x 152
5 x 7 (mega) *	127 x 178
6 x 8 *	152 x 203
8 x 10	203 x 254
8 x 12 *	203 x 305
10 x 12	254 x 305
10 x 15	254 x 381
11 x 14	279 x 354
12 x 16	305 x 406
12 x 18	305 x 457
16 x 20	406 x 508
20 x 24	508 x 610

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About the Author: Danie Bester

Fine Art, Landscape, Architecture: The more abstract forms of photography like impressionism and minimalism intrigue me. I prefer creating images that depict energy, mood and silence. To illustrate my themes, I use mainly long exposures, selective focus and focus blur. My philosophy is that the camera is just a paintbrush and that thought-provoking images stem from a trained mind.

11 Comments

Trudie Malan 2019/03/18 at 17:55

Hi, I have a 16 x 20 inch canvas. I want to print my own picture to put on with the modge podge transfer. What size paper will I choose to print on, please?
Marilyn Stirrett 2018/08/16 at 19:43

I have photos with sizes indicated as 3619 x 5428, 3840 x 5760 and 3499 x 5249. Which would I use for a 4″ x 6″ picture? Thank you very much!
Helen Queener 2017/11/05 at 04:18

Hi — I know this is not a photography question — but since you know all about print sizes, I am hoping you can help me. I am a SAn artist living in America and will be hosting a benefit auction of local CT artists next month. I have several paintings on standard sized canvases like 8X10, 11X14 etc and was wondering if I would be able to find ready-made frames of those standard sizes in SA, or if they are as rare as hen’s teeth? Do you think it would be better to purchase frames here in the US to bring along with me?
Thanks for any insight you can offer!
Peter Henning 2017/10/15 at 05:00

Even though I spent a year in a darkroom, I totally forgot the different sizes. Thanks so much, your info is very helpful.
Danie Bester 2017/08/28 at 10:02

@ Alicia, the 35mm film format typically yielded 4×6 (Jumbo) 8×12, 16×24 prints, which is a similar aspect ratio than current DSLR cameras i.e. 2×3 aspect ratio.
williamhumam 2017/08/28 at 09:45

really helpfull, thanks you
Alicia 2017/06/15 at 13:27

Hi silly question I guess I’m ordering prints online and need to know what the most common print size Is please. Can’t for life of me decide between 5×7 or 6×8 look identical to me and all I want are pics to fit regular “normal” sized framed lol maybe easier just to ask what size were photos when you had to take a roll of film to be developed?
Rudolph Viljoen 2015/04/25 at 11:42

Together with what Danie has stated in his resume above, you must actually experience him in the classroom, whilst at photo shoot, whether in studio or outdoors. His extraordinary passion for the art of photography, makes him an excellent tutor, never shy to share his knowledge and experiences.
Derrick van der Westhuizen 2012/02/13 at 11:05

Hi

Oh this is really useful information. Thank you so much!

Derrick
Dawie 2011/10/12 at 10:39

Hi Danie

Thank you for the info.

Its very helpful.

Best Regards
Dawie
Richard Nash 2011/10/12 at 10:21

This is really very handy info Danie.
Thanks
Richard