Common Art Mat Sizes

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Common art mat sizes.

8 5 11 frame 8 5 x 11 frame is a popular size for documents and certificate. A series print sizes such as a2 a3 and a4 included. 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 5 x 17 5 mat width.

These are considered size medium and cost 99. 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. 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.

The dimensions of law school diplomas and other specialized higher education certificates are frequently 11x14 as are quite a few art prints. This makes it larger enough to fit comfortably over a couch. Chart of the most common mat opening and frame sizes based on the size of your print or photograph. These mats are removable so if you re framing something larger you can easily remove and re purpose the included mat.

Please see our article measuring for mats for more information. 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. If you artwork is smaller you might consider a 1 75 or 1 5 mat.

Other common picture frame sizes. For larger spaces creating a wall gallery or using a thick mat is a way to make your artwork take up more space. The mat window is generally 1 4 to 1 2 smaller than your artwork vertically and horizontally. 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.

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. 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. 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. 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.

16 x 22 mat window. It s the perfect size for home decor. 11 14 frames also include an off white mat but for an 8 10 image. If you artwork is very large a 3 or 4 mat may be necessary to ensure an aesthetically pleasing ratio.