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YOUR GO-TO-GUIDE FOR PHOTO

PRINT AND PAPER SIZES

Ever get confused with the different printing sizes, i.e. 5R, 6R, 4″ x 6″? Have you faced this
problem of finding a frame you love but unsure what print out size will fit it? Don’t fret! We
are going to give you a brief explanation and also answer some common questions.

Photo sizes in different units

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The table below should be able to help clarify questions about photo sizes.

Prints Inches CM MM

2R 2.5 x 3.5 6.35 x 8.89 635 x 889

3R 3.5 x 5 8.89 x 12.7 889 x 127

4R 4x6 10.2 x 15.2 102 x 152

5R 5x7 12.7 x 17.8 127 x 178

6R 6x8 15.2 x 20.3 152 x 203

8R 8 x 10 20.3 x 25.4 203 x 254

S8R 8″ x 12″ 20.3 x 30.5 203 x 305

10R 10 x 12 25.4 x 30.5 254 x 305

Required photo resolution

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If you guys are not sure what print size to get based on your photo resolution, the table
 below could help you out.

The required resolution

Prints Inches for the best quality prints

2R 2.5 x 3.5 750 x 2450

3R 3.5 x 5 2450 x 1500

4R 4x6 1200 x 1800

5R 5x7 1500 x 2100

6R 6x8 1800 x 2400

8R 8 x 10 2400 x 3000

S8R 8 x 12 1600 x 2400

10R 10 x 12 2000 x 2400

Note: 2R-8R is 300 pixels per inch. S8R/A4 and 10R is 200 pixels per inch.

Paper sizes
What about paper sizes? There are times when we encounter frames with paper size as
its sizing. Not to worry, below are some of the paper sizes with the different units.

Paper size Inches CM MM

A1 23.4 x 33.1 59.4 x 84.1 594 x 841

A2 16.5 x 23.4 42.0 x 59.4 420 x 594

A3 11.7 x 16.5 29.7 x 42.0 297 x 420

A4 8.3 x 11.7 21.0 x 29.7 210 x 297

A5 5.8 x 8.3 14.8 x 21.0 148 x 210

A6 4.1 x 5.8 10.5 x 14.8 105 x 148

A7 2.9 x 4.1 7.4 x 10.5 74 x 105

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 A8 2 x 2.9 5.2 x 7.4 52 x 74

A9 1.5 x 2.0 3.7 x 5.2 37 x 52

A10 1.0 x 1.5 2.6 x 3.7 26 x 37

If you guys are planning to print paper size, below is a guide to the required resolution for
your photos.

The required resolution

Paper size Inches for the best quality prints

A1 23.4 x 33.1 4680 x 6620

A2 16.5 x 23.4 3300 x 4680

A3 11.7 x 16.5 2340 x 3300

A4 8.3 x 11.7 1660 x 2340

A5 5.8 x 8.3 1740 x 2490

A6 4.1 x 5.8 1230 x 1740

A7 2.9 x 4.1 870 x 1230

A8 2 x 2.9 600 x 870

A9 1.5 x 2.0 450 x 600

A10 1.0 x 1.5 300 x 450

Note: A1-A4 size is 200 pixels per inch and A5 size and smaller is 300 pixels per inch.

Here we will answer some common questions that we receive:

Which photo size print is the most common?

The 4R (4″ x 6″) is most common and standard print, and it’s the easiest to find frames
for.

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What is the size of a wallet size photo?

A wallet size photo is about 2.5″ x 3.5″. That is the size of a 2R print. It’s slightly bigger
than a credit card.

What about Ikea Photo Frame Sizes?

Read this blog to find out more about the ikea frame sizes .

In Print For Fun, we have just the size you are looking for. From 2R to A1 size with our
classics or large premium print or art print. Don’t have the size that you are looking for?
Our custom premium print or art print will be just the thing for you! Now you can print
photos with no worries. Want to know more about us? Check us out here. 

P.S: Here is a direct link to our classics, custom sizes prints, art prints, etc.:

Classics (here) .

Custom sizes for premium print (here) .

Custom sizes for art print (here) .

Premium print sizes (here) .

Art print sizes (here) .

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