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Photo frame sizes in inches, cm and feet: a conversion chart

Indian photo frame sizes are named in inches, width x height. Multiply by 2.54 for centimetres and divide by 12 for feet: a 6 x 8 frame is about 15 x 20 cm, 16 x 24 is about 41 x 61 cm, and 20 x 30 is roughly 1.7 x 2.5 feet.

Five white photo frames in graded sizes with six frame corner samples and fabric swatches on a wooden table — Illustrative visual of white photo frames in graded sizes beside corner samples of the six frame colours

Conversion chart for common photo sizes

The size of a photo frame refers to the picture it holds (the inside size), not the outer edge of the moulding.

Inches	Centimetres	Feet	Typical use
4 x 6	10.2 x 15.2	0.33 x 0.5	Standard print from a photo shop
5 x 7	12.7 x 17.8	0.42 x 0.58	Desk or bedside
6 x 8	15.2 x 20.3	0.5 x 0.67	Shelf, small gift
8 x 10	20.3 x 25.4	0.67 x 0.83	Wall cluster, portrait
8.3 x 11.7 (A4)	21.0 x 29.7	0.69 x 0.98	Documents, certificates
12 x 18	30.5 x 45.7	1 x 1.5	Single wall photo
16 x 20	40.6 x 50.8	1.33 x 1.67	Family portrait
16 x 24	40.6 x 61.0	1.33 x 2	Wedding or landscape photo
20 x 30	50.8 x 76.2	1.67 x 2.5	Statement photo above a sofa
24 x 24	61.0 x 61.0	2 x 2	Square prints, Instagram-style

Why a 20 x 30 frame is not 20 x 30 feet

Searches such as 20 30 photo frame size in feet come up because sizes are often written without the unit. In India, frame sizes are almost always in inches. A 20 x 30 frame holds a picture 20 inches wide and 30 inches tall, which is 1 foot 8 inches by 2 feet 6 inches. Once the moulding is added around it, the finished frame is a little larger than that.

Match the frame to the shape of your photo

Photos have an aspect ratio, the relationship between width and height. A phone or DSLR photo is usually 2:3 or 3:4. A 4 x 6, 8 x 12, 12 x 18, 16 x 24 or 20 x 30 frame is 2:3, so a typical camera photo fits it without cropping. 6 x 8 and 12 x 16 are 3:4, closer to many phone photos. 8 x 10 and 16 x 20 are 4:5 and will crop the long side of most camera photos. Square photos need square frames such as 8 x 8, 12 x 12 or 24 x 24.

In the studio you can enter any width and height, so you can match your photo exactly instead of forcing it into a standard size.

Prices for blank and printed photo frames

A blank frame is for a print you already have. A printed frame is printed by us with your photo and arrives ready to hang. Rate-card prices for the base option (no colour surcharge, mat not selected), including 18% GST:

Inside size (inches)	Blank frame	Printed frame
6 x 8	₹386	₹780
8 x 12	₹605	₹1,156
12 x 18	₹717	₹1,602
16 x 24	₹1,190	₹2,527
20 x 30	₹1,838	₹3,559

Photo frames are listed up to 20 x 30 and 24 x 24 inches. Larger sizes are not on the price list and are quoted as custom jobs. The studio shows the live price for your exact size, and delivery charges appear before payment.

Ordering a frame to your size

Open the studio and upload your photo, or pick a design.
Choose a blank or printed photo frame.
Enter the inside size, and choose the frame finish and mat if you want one.
Check the live price, add to cart and pay by UPI, card or netbanking.

You design and preview it in our studio before ordering; we print exactly that. Order mails follow. Most frames are crafted and dispatched in 4-7 business days; transit typically 3-7 working days. Each frame is made to order, so check the size before paying; damage or a wrong item reported within 3 days of delivery with photos is replaced free or refunded.

Inside size and outside size: which one is in the name?

A frame sold as 8 x 10 holds an 8 x 10 inch picture. That is the inside (opening) size. The outside size is larger because the moulding goes around the opening: outside size = inside size + 2 x the moulding width on each axis. Moulding widths differ between finishes, so check the outer size shown on the product before you plan wall space. On the ArtzFolio Custom studio the size you type is the final outer size including the frame, and the studio shows the print area, which is slightly smaller on framed pieces.

How a mat changes the frame size: a worked example

A mat is the card border between the picture and the moulding. Take an 8 x 10 inch photo and a mat border of 2 inches on every side. The mat board measures 8 + 2 + 2 = 12 inches by 10 + 2 + 2 = 14 inches, so you need a 12 x 14 frame, not an 8 x 10 one. In centimetres that is 20.3 x 25.4 cm for the photo and 30.5 x 35.6 cm for the mat board, which is also the frame size you need. With a mat, the photo itself is usually placed behind a slightly smaller window so the edges are covered by a few millimetres; confirm the window size with the maker.

Photo sizes and poster sizes compared

Type	Size in inches	Size in cm	Frame to buy (no mat)
Photo print	4 x 6	10.2 x 15.2	4 x 6
Photo print	8 x 10	20.3 x 25.4	8 x 10
Photo print	12 x 18	30.5 x 45.7	12 x 18
Poster	11 x 17	27.9 x 43.2	11 x 17
Poster	18 x 24	45.7 x 61.0	18 x 24
Poster	24 x 36	61.0 x 91.4	24 x 36
A4 document	8.27 x 11.69	21.0 x 29.7	A4, or 8.5 x 12 if the frame is sold in whole inches

Photo shops print to fixed paper sizes, while posters follow their own size standards, so a 16 x 20 photo and an 18 x 24 poster do not share a frame. If your picture is not one of these sizes, order a frame to the exact size instead of trimming the picture.

Questions people ask

What is 6 x 8 photo frame size in cm?

A 6 x 8 inch photo frame holds a picture of about 15.2 x 20.3 cm. Frame sizes refer to the inside, picture size, so the outer measurement including the moulding is larger. On our rate card, a 6 x 8 blank frame is ₹386 and a printed 6 x 8 frame is ₹780, both with GST.

What is 16 x 24 frame size in cm?

A 16 x 24 inch frame holds a picture of about 40.6 x 61.0 cm, which is 1 foot 4 inches by 2 feet. It has a 2:3 shape, the same as most camera photos, so it prints a full-frame DSLR picture without cropping. It is a common choice for a wedding photo or a landscape.

What size is a 12 x 18 photo frame in feet?

A 12 x 18 inch frame is exactly 1 x 1.5 feet, or about 30.5 x 45.7 cm. It is a good single-photo size for a bedroom or a passage wall. The finished frame is slightly larger once the moulding is added, so leave a little clearance when measuring the wall.

Can I order a frame in a size that is not in the chart?

Yes. Type any width and height into the studio and the price is calculated for that size. This helps when your photo has an unusual shape, such as a panorama. Sizes beyond the largest listed ones, 20 x 30 and 24 x 24 inches, are not on the price list; contact us for a custom quote.

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