What size mat do I need for a 12×16 print?
Standard Mat Board Sizes
| Artwork/Print Size | Suggested Outer Size | Mat Board Width (centered) |
|---|---|---|
| 4×6 | 8×10 | top/bottom: 2” right/left: 2” |
| 5×7 | 11×14 | top/bottom: 3” right/left: 3.5” |
| 8×10 | 12×16 | top/bottom: 2” right/left: 3” |
| 11×14 | 16×20 | top/bottom: 2.5” right/left: 3” |
What are standard mat sizes?
Photography: most common print sizes and frames
| Photo Print Size | Mat Window Opening | Picture Frame (Inside) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 7 | 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 | 8 x 10, 11 x 14 |
| 8 x 10 | 7-3/4 x 9-3/4 | 11 x 14, 16 x 20 |
| 11 x 14 | 10 3/4 x 13 3/4 | 16 x 20 |
| 12 x 18 | 11 3/4 x 17 3/4 | 16 x 22, 18 x 24, 20 x 26 |
How big is a 12 x 8 print?
The 12 x 8 print size is the first 3:2 ratio compatible with most SLR cameras to become available since the 4×6. However, photographers have become frustrated at the lack of a standard frame size for 12″ by 18″ prints — even though the print size had become so popular.
How big of a frame do I need for a 12×18 photo?
Standard Sizes for 12×18 Photos. Some of our standard sizes for picture frames for these prints are 16×22, 18×24 and 20×26. You can also order a custom picture frame and create a frame of any size that fits a 12×18 print.
Why do you need a photo mat to frame a picture?
The mat adds a layer of air between your photo and the glass to keep the photo from sticking due to humidity and age, while the acid-free properties of the mat will not yellow or destroy the photo over time. The image opening has a beveled edge. Frame your cherished photograph yourself using a ready-made frame and this pre-cut photo mat.