Tips To Know For Picture Frame Sizing

This simple guide will walk you through common sizes and how to measure for your frame and mat. Keep reading to learn the best tips to know for picture frame sizing.

Framing pictures seems like a relatively easy task, but it’s often harder than you would think. If you’re customizing your frame, there are a lot of little details to consider to make sure you get the right look in the end.

Common Frame Sizes

Some picture frames come in standard sizes. If you shop at a store or look at premade frames, they are going to fall into these categories. Frames are generally measured in inches.

These are the most common sizes of picture frames you will find.

• 4 x 6

• 5 x 7

• 8 x 10

• 11 x 14

• 12 x 14

• 16 x 20

• 20 x 30

• 22 x 32

But how do you really know what size you need? It’s a good idea to measure. If you are adding a mat background in the frame, you will also need to account for this in your measurements.

How to Measure a Mat

The first step will be to measure your mat and determine how you want to place it with the picture or artwork you are hanging. A mat is meant to fill a void space or add a residual spacing background behind your piece.

You can use a mat to fit your piece into a standard frame, or you can customize your look with a custom frame, even with a mat. There are two parts to choosing a mat:

• Make sure the photo or artwork will look nice on the mat.

• Make sure you order the mat to fit your frame size.

Measure according to your preferences here. You can always adjust your frame size to fit the look you want.

How to Measure a Frame

Frames are measured not by their borders and exterior edges, but by the open space inside the frame to hold your piece. They come in standard sizes like what is listed above, but you can also have custom sizes made.

The nice thing is you can create the look that you want and then design your frame to fit that look.

Need help with a custom framing piece or choosing the right size of frame? Contact us at Frame by Frame. We can help you create the perfect look for your space!