Standard mat sizes go up to 32 x 40.
Photo frame mat sizes.
If you re framing your prints without a mat board finding a frame is easy.
Many standard frames also come with a mat.
This allows the buyer to use the frame as two different sizes.
An 8 x 10 standard frame may come with a 1 1 2 mat which allows you to frame a 5 x 7 image as well.
Helpful hints from picture salon.
The frame size the measurement of the inside of the frame is the same as the print so a 5 x 7 print will fit in a 5 x 7 frame.
If you have an 8 inch by 10 inch photo and you want a mat that is approximately 4 inches wide you will want a 12 by 14 inch frame.
Most off the shelf picture frames with mats have a smaller window such as 4 5 x 6 5 for 5 x 7 that covers more of the image.
Calculate 7 3 4 4 1 4 12 and 9 3 4 4 1 4 14.
Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color.
One larger size without the mat and a smaller size with the mat in place.
Most mats are at least 2 inches wide and not more than 4 inches wide.
Our mat opening sizes are shown.
Oversize mat sizes go up to 40 x 60.
Besides our many common mat board frames sizes we also cut custom picture matting from 4x6 inches up to 32x40 inches and any window size between.
Photo and art prints are often matted however which adds another dimension to your framing project.
Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard.
For more information about our mat selection.
Other common picture frame sizes.
For a 5x8 image adding 2 inches all the way around mean that the outside mat size is 9x12 the outer mat size is also the size of the readymade frame that needs to be purchased.
Remember that you need the inner cut of the mat to be 1 4 of an inch smaller than the photo.
While creating a custom window size can give you just the right look for your art we recomend maintaining a standard outer dimension frame size if you are reselling your matted prints.
We offer decorative mats acid free rag mats decorative suede mats metallic mats acid free suede mats and oversize mats in colors from white to black yellow to purple and everything in between.
11 3 8 x 14 1 8 inches for 11x14 mats by golden state art 15 99 15 99 free shipping on eligible orders.