Picture Frame Sizes Guide: Every Standard Size Explained

Choosing the right picture frame size is the first step to displaying your photos, artwork, posters, and documents beautifully. Whether you're working with a standard print or a custom-sized piece, this guide covers every popular frame dimension — with direct links to shop each size at Modern Memory Design.

How Picture Frame Sizes Work

Picture frame sizes in the USA are measured in inches, listed as Height × Width. The size refers to the interior opening of the frame (the rabbet) — the area where your artwork or photo will sit. Always measure your artwork first before ordering a frame.

At Modern Memory Design, we handcraft frames in any size from 3×3 inches up to 48×48 inches from solid pine wood with a real glass front. Standard sizes ship fast; custom sizes are cut to order.

Most Common Picture Frame Sizes

These are the sizes you'll find in most homes, offices, and galleries:

Small Photo Frames

• 4×6 — Standard wallet and snapshot size
• 5×7 — Shop 5×7 Picture Frames
• 6×8 — Common for borderless prints
• 8×8 — Shop 8×8 Square Frames
• 8×10 — Shop 8×10 Picture Frames — one of the most popular sizes for portraits and family photos
• 8.5×11 — Shop 8.5×11 Frames — standard letter size, perfect for certificates and diplomas

Mid-Size Frames (Best for Art Prints & Portraits)

• 9×12 — Shop 9×12 Frames
• 11×14 — Shop 11×14 Picture Frames — a gallery favorite for portraits and art prints
• 12×12 — Shop 12×12 Square Frames
• 12×16 — Shop 12×16 Frames
• 12×18 — Shop 12×18 Frames
• 13×19 — Shop 13×19 Frames — popular for photo prints from home printers

Large Poster & Art Print Frames

• 16×20 — Shop 16×20 Frames
• 16×24 — Shop 16×24 Frames
• 18×24 — Shop 18×24 Frames — standard movie poster size
• 20×24 — Shop 20×24 Frames
• 20×28 — Shop 20×28 Frames
• 20×30 — Shop 20×30 Frames
• 22×28 — Shop 22×28 Frames
• 24×36 — Shop 24×36 Frames — the classic large poster size

Extra Large & Square Frames

• 30×30 — Shop 30×30 Frames
• 30×40 — Shop 30×40 Frames
• 32×48 — Shop 32×48 Frames
• 36×36 — Shop 36×36 Frames
• 40×60 — Shop 40×60 Frames — our largest standard size
• 48×48 — Shop 48×48 Frames

A-Size Frames (International Standard)

• A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 — Shop A-Size Frames

Need a Custom Size?

Don't see your size in the list above? No problem. Our custom picture frame service lets you order any size from 3×3 inches to 48×48 inches in black, white, or brown solid wood. Simply enter your dimensions at checkout.

Print & Frame: Upload Your Photo, We Handle the Rest

Need your photo or artwork printed too? Our Print & Frame service prints your image on premium archival paper, mats it, and delivers it framed and ready to hang — all in one order.

Browse All Frame Sizes at Modern Memory Design →