Sizing guide
Find the right frame for your print
Framing an unframed print yourself? Three quick steps to make sure it fits first time.
Buying a Simple Frame or Handmade Frame? It arrives framed and ready to hang, so you don’t need this guide. Have art at home that needs a frame? Shop empty frames.
Step 1
Check which units your print will be in
Unframed prints are printed close to you, in the UK, Europe, the US or Australia, so the units depend on where you live.
Inches and centimetres don’t convert exactly, so always buy your frame in the units for your country. For example, a 6 x 8 inch print ordered in the UK arrives as 15 x 20 cm, so it needs a 15 x 20 cm frame, not a 6 x 8 inch one.
Step 2
Find your size
| Inches | cm | IKEA |
|---|---|---|
| 6 x 8" | 15 x 20 cm | |
| 8 x 10" | 20 x 25 cm | |
| 11 x 14" | 28 x 35.5 cm | |
| 12 x 12" | 30 x 30 cm | |
| 12 x 16" | 30 x 40 cm | IKEA |
| 16 x 20" | 40 x 50 cm | IKEA |
| 18 x 24" | 45 x 60 cm | |
| 20 x 20" | 50 x 50 cm | |
| 20 x 28" | 50 x 70 cm | IKEA |
| 24 x 32" | 60 x 80 cm | |
| 24 x 36" | 60 x 90 cm | IKEA |
| 28 x 40" | 70 x 100 cm |
| Size | cm | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| A5 | 14.8 x 21 cm | 5.8 x 8.3" |
| A4 | 21 x 29.7 cm | 8.3 x 11.7" |
| A3 | 29.7 x 42 cm | 11.7 x 16.5" |
| A2 | 42 x 59.4 cm | 16.5 x 23.4" |
| A1 | 59.4 x 84.1 cm | 23.4 x 33.1" |
| A0 | 84.1 x 118.9 cm | 33.1 x 46.8" |
IKEA marks sizes that usually fit an IKEA frame. Check current stock before you order.
A sizes are easy to find in the UK and Europe, but less common in the US and Canada. If you’re there, find your frame first.
Step 3
Choose the right frame
A frame without a mount
Buy a frame in exactly the same size as your print.
A4 print → A4 frame
30 x 40 cm print → 30 x 40 cm frame
A frame with a mount
Ignore the outer frame size. What matters is the opening in the mount (the card border), which should match your print.
A4 print → mount opening 21 x 29.7 cm
30 x 40 cm print → mount opening 30 x 40 cm
8 x 10" print → mount opening 8 x 10"
Find your frame first
Some sizes, especially A sizes and metric sizes, aren’t standard everywhere. Check the frame you want is available before you order your print.
Mark it out on the wall
Not sure which size to choose? Use masking tape or paper to mark the size on your wall. It’s the easiest way to judge the scale before you buy.
Framing with IKEA
The sizes marked IKEA in the chart above usually fit their frames. UK prints are made in cm to match European IKEA sizes.
IKEA stock changes
IKEA updates its ranges often, so buy your frames before ordering your prints in case a size is discontinued.
Still not sure?
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