Determining the Correct Picture Frame Size

Ever wondered what size frame you would require for an existing picture that you want to mat and frame? Most of us have and FrameWorxz® has provided you with the following reference table that will assist you in determining what size frame to order. You will notice that the Mat border size in addition to the picture frame dimension is provided. As an example, let’s use a 5 x 7 picture and you would like to order a frame. Locating the 5 x 7 under Picture Size in the table and reading across to Picture Frame Dimensions provides for a frame size of 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 .

Rabbet dimensions are usually 1/2 inch greater in length and width (1/4 inch per side) than frame dimensions. As you may have surmised, standard frame sizes do not always provide the exact dimensions needed for the suggested mat borders. In cases such as this, order the next largest frame and compensate the difference in size with a wider mat border.

Should you have any questions or would like a custom frame made or order enough frame molding to make the frame yourself to a specific size, e.g. 7 x 9 or 13 x 48 etc, just give us a call (989) 550-7648 and well will assist you with your order!

Your Picture Size	Your Matt Border	Picture Frame Dimensions
5 x 7	1 1/2	7 1/2 x 9 1 1/2
6 x 8	1 3/4	9 x 11
8 x 10	1 3/4	11 x 13
8 1/2 x 11	1 3/4	11 1/2 x 14
9 x 12	1 3/4	12 x 15
11 x 14	2	14 1/2 x 17 1/2
12 x 16	2	15 1/2 x 19 1/2
14 x 18	2	17 1/2 x 21 1/2
16 x 20	2 1/4	20 x 24
18 x 24	2 1/2	22 1/2 x 28 1/2
20 x 24	2 1/2	24 1/2 x 28 1/2
22 x 28	2 3/4	27 x 33
24 x 30	3	29 1/2 x 35 1/2
24 x 36	3	29 1/2 x 41 1/2